About the Role

As

AI & Cloud Principal Engineer , you will help shape the future of

data, AI, and cloud platforms

at Allianz Technology. Working within the

Data & Analytics Platforms (DAP)

team, you will contribute to the evolution of the

Allianz Data Platform (ADP) —a strategic platform enabling Data, Machine Learning, and

Generative & Agentic AI

use cases at scale across Allianz Operating Entities worldwide. In this senior expert role, you will design and implement advanced platform capabilities, advise local teams on best usage, and influence architectural decisions that enable secure, scalable, and value‑driven AI adoption. You will operate at the intersection of

technology strategy, platform engineering, and business impact

in a complex, general environment. What You Do

Act as a

technical thought leader

for AI (ML, LLM, Agentic AI) and Data Platform capabilities across Allianz Technology. Design, build, and evolve

enterprise‑grade AI and cloud architectures

supporting large‑scale data, ML, and AI workloads. Shape and enhance the

Allianz Data Platform (ADP) , including data, ML, and GenAI platform services. Advise local implementation teams on

best‑practice usage

of platform capabilities for efficient and scalable use cases. Evaluate and onboard

cloud providers and third‑party services

for compute, storage, and AI/LLM capabilities. Define and maintain

standards, operating procedures, and architectural guidelines

for cloud and AI platforms. Stay ahead of AI and cloud technology trends and translate them into

practical, value‑driven platform improvements . Ensure solutions meet

security, data privacy, governance, and compliance

standards in a regulated environment. What You Bring

Deep expertise in





AI technologies

(ML, LLMs, Agentic AI), including architecture, algorithms, and enterprise use cases. Strong experience with

cloud platforms

(Microsoft Azure, AWS, OCI) and modern data platforms (e.g. Databricks). Proven ability to design

scalable, resilient enterprise architectures

integrating AI into existing systems. Experience with

cloud migration, data management, security, and privacy

best practices. Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to operate in complex, fast‑paced environments. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset when working across teams and countries. Bachelor’s degree in

Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems , or a related field. 5+ years of experience

in a Cloud Architect, AI Engineer, or similar senior technical role. Relevant certifications (e.g.

Azure, AWS ) are highly desirable. Fluent

English

is required. What we offer

We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in‑person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad. We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location). From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered. Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

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📌 AI & Cloud Principal Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Allianz
📍 Madrid