Principal AI Software Engineer

HERE Technologies | Automotive navigation and mapping

1h 29m ago

On-site

Full Time

Amsterdam, Berlin

Requisition Title
Principal AI Software Engineer
Requisition ID
2026-83714
Job Locations
NL-Amsterdam DE-Berlin
Category
Product & Engineering
Location : Location
NL-Amsterdam
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date
10/23/2026
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
HERE Technologies
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL
Location : Postal Code
1077 DG
Location : Address
Parnassusweg
Additional Locations
DE-Berlin
Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date
11/6/2026
Position Type
Regular/Full-Time

We are seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead AI-driven prototyping within our Automotive Solution engineering group. You will turn ideas into working, interactive prototypes and functional applications in days rather than weeks, using vibe coding with AI tools such as Claude, Kiro and Lovable. These prototypes are usable apps, released through app store test channels, so we can validate concepts with real users, OEM partners and customers.

The role combines design and engineering, bringing a strong product and user-experience perspective into engineering. Beyond building, you will raise the bar across the organization in using AI to create applications and designs. The focus is on applying AI to how we build.
About the team:

The Automotive Solutions team builds embedded and mobile solutions for daily navigation, routing, and location-based experiences, designed to perform reliably across regions, platforms, and real-world driving conditions. The focus is on delivering consistently high-quality user experience through strong engineering fundamentals and continuous improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Rapid prototyping with vibe coding: Lead the Automotive Solutions prototyping activities, using vibe coding with AI tools such as Claude, Kiro and Lovable to turn product ideas into usable apps, proof-of-concept applications and demos
Vibe coding practice: Make vibe coding a standard way of prototyping and as part of the product development cycle, from first prompt to a working, shareable application, and define when and how a prototype moves to production engineering
Concept validation: Test prototypes with real users, stakeholders, OEM partners and customers, use feedback and analytics from test builds, and iterate quickly with product management, design and engineering
AI enablement: Help product engineering teams prototype with vibe coding and use AI to create applications and designs, through shared practices, prompt and project templates, reusable components and hands-on coaching
Tools and ways of working: Evaluate new vibe coding and AI design tools as the market evolves, and set practical guidelines for using them effectively and responsibly, including security, data protection and IP considerations
Knowledge sharing: Run demos, workshops and brown bag sessions, and build an internal community of practice around vibe coding and AI-driven building
Technical leadership: Advise engineering and product leadership on where AI-driven prototyping can accelerate the roadmap

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interaction or Product Design, Human–Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of experience in digital product design, design engineering or application development, including hands-on prototyping
Proven track record of prototyping through vibe coding with AI tools such as Claude, Kiro or Lovable, from first prompt to a usable app in the hands of test users, demonstrated through working prototypes or apps
Experience publishing mobile apps to Apple App Store and Google Play test channels, such as TestFlight and Google Play internal testing, including builds, signing and store review requirements
Ability to build stable, usable apps with AI-assisted development tools, with enough technical understanding to read, debug and adjust generated code
Strong design and product thinking, with the ability to turn ambiguous ideas into usable experiences and test them with real users
Experience coaching designers and engineers in adoption of new tools and ways of working
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, including presenting to senior stakeholders and customers

What we offer:

Work on on globally deployed automotive navigation and mapping products
Collaboration with an experienced, international engineering organization
Truly international team of fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide, working from strong tech hubs located in Europe, the US, and Asia, along with multiple smaller locations
Flexible working hours & a flexible approach to office vs. remote work
Yearly variable bonus

Required Skills

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Required Languages

🇬🇧 English

Key Responsibilities

Rapid prototyping with vibe coding: Lead the Automotive Solutions prototyping activities, using vibe coding with AI tools such as Claude, Kiro and Lovable to turn product ideas into usable apps, proof-of-concept applications and demos

Vibe coding practice: Make vibe coding a standard way of prototyping and as part of the product development cycle, from first prompt to a working, shareable application, and define when and how a prototype moves to production engineering

Concept validation: Test prototypes with real users, stakeholders, OEM partners and customers, use feedback and analytics from test builds, and iterate quickly with product management, design and engineering

AI enablement: Help product engineering teams prototype with vibe coding and use AI to create applications and designs, through shared practices, prompt and project templates, reusable components and hands-on coaching

Tools and ways of working: Evaluate new vibe coding and AI design tools as the market evolves, and set practical guidelines for using them effectively and responsibly, including security, data protection and IP considerations

Knowledge sharing: Run demos, workshops and brown bag sessions, and build an internal community of practice around vibe coding and AI-driven building

Technical leadership: Advise engineering and product leadership on where AI-driven prototyping can accelerate the roadmap

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interaction or Product Design, Human–Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience

8+ years of experience in digital product design, design engineering or application development, including hands-on prototyping

Proven track record of prototyping through vibe coding with AI tools such as Claude, Kiro or Lovable, from first prompt to a usable app in the hands of test users, demonstrated through working prototypes or apps

Experience publishing mobile apps to Apple App Store and Google Play test channels, such as TestFlight and Google Play internal testing, including builds, signing and store review requirements

Ability to build stable, usable apps with AI-assisted development tools, with enough technical understanding to read, debug and adjust generated code

Strong design and product thinking, with the ability to turn ambiguous ideas into usable experiences and test them with real users

Experience coaching designers and engineers in adoption of new tools and ways of working

Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, including presenting to senior stakeholders and customers

What we offer:

Work on on globally deployed automotive navigation and mapping products

Collaboration with an experienced, international engineering organization

Truly international team of fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide, working from strong tech hubs located in Europe, the US, and Asia, along with multiple smaller locations

Flexible working hours & a flexible approach to office vs. remote work

Yearly variable bonus