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This is a hybrid role and you will report to the VP, Partner Solutions Engineering, and reside in or near one of our collaboration hubs:\nCosta Mesa, CA; San Jose, CA; Allen, TX; Austin, TX; Franklin, TN; New York, NY; Schaumberg, IL; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Seattle, WA\n Overview\nWe are looking for an experienced and influential Principal AI Platform Engineer to lead the technical design of Experian's AI-native software development lifecycle. You will work on the developer platform that serves more than 5,000 engineers across our business units and regions, and define how AI agents, enterprise engineering knowledge and a governed marketplace come together to change how software is built.\nYou will report to the VP, AI Developer Platforms, and operate as a hands-on technical leader, influencing architecture and implementation across multiple teams. 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