Checkatrade

About Checkatrade

Connecting homeowners with trusted tradespeople

🏒 TechπŸ‘₯ 201-500 employeesπŸ“… Founded 1998πŸ“ Moorgate, London, UK⭐ 3.2
B2CMarketplaceSaaSProduct ManagementProduct

Key Highlights

  • Headquartered in Moorgate, London, UK
  • Over 500 employees and growing
  • Innovative quoting and invoicing tool launched recently
  • Household name in the UK home improvement market

Checkatrade is a leading online marketplace for home improvements and repairs, headquartered in Moorgate, London. With over 500 employees, Checkatrade connects consumers with skilled tradespeople, facilitating seamless home improvement projects. The platform has become a household name in the UK, of...

🎁 Benefits

Checkatrade offers a range of benefits including an annual company-wide bonus plan, a wellness cash plan for health-related expenses, and a 24/7 onlin...

🌟 Culture

Checkatrade combines the agility of a startup with the stability of an established organization, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous impr...

Skills & Technologies

Overview

Checkatrade is hiring an AI Principal Engineer to lead the development of AI-powered systems that enhance the home improvement marketplace. You'll work on architecting large-scale AI systems and mentoring engineering teams. This role requires significant experience in AI and engineering.

Job Description

Who you are

You have extensive experience in AI and engineering, with a proven track record of architecting large-scale AI systems. Your expertise in multi-agent systems and AI-powered APIs allows you to turn research breakthroughs into production-grade systems that deliver real value. You are passionate about using AI to improve lives and livelihoods, and you understand the importance of building responsible and scalable solutions.

You thrive in a collaborative environment, guiding and mentoring engineering teams as they experiment with next-gen AI integrations. Your ability to bridge the gap between innovation and reliability ensures that the AI solutions you develop are both bold and dependable. You are comfortable working closely with R&D leadership and other AI Principals to translate cutting-edge research into scalable, maintainable systems.

What you'll do

As an AI Principal Engineer at Checkatrade, you will play a senior technical leadership role, defining how the company builds, integrates, and scales AI systems. You will architect large-scale AI systems, focusing on orchestration frameworks and API integrations that seamlessly incorporate intelligence into the platform. Your responsibilities will include guiding engineering teams in their experimentation with multi-agent workflows and AI integrations, ensuring that they have the support and direction needed to succeed.

You will partner closely with R&D leadership to translate innovative research into practical applications, contributing to the development of an AI engineering playbook that outlines best practices and standards. Your role will involve not only technical leadership but also fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the engineering teams.

What we offer

At Checkatrade, you will be part of a mission-driven company that is dedicated to improving the home improvement marketplace. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that help millions of homeowners find the right tradesperson. We offer a supportive work environment where you can take pride in your contributions and make a real difference in people's lives. Join us and be part of a team that values great work and attention to detail.

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