Principal Innovation Engineer

Principal Innovation Engineer Will be responsible for driving Huntington’s most complex innovation initiatives by designing and building end-to-end, production-grade prototypes and reusable technology assets, including AI‑enabled applications, while setting high engineering standards for solution architecture, application design, and delivery acceleration across the Technology Innovation portfolio. Job Summary This high‑impact role accelerates Huntington’s innovation execution by architecting and building end‑to‑end solutions that move from concept to a working, product‑quality prototype. The Principal Innovation Engineer partner closely with the team to productize innovative concepts into secure, scalable applications and services, enhancing engineering leadership, integration capability, and delivery velocity. Duties and Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of high‑impact innovation solutions aligned with the organization’s business goals and technology trends in financial services Architect and build end‑to‑end prototypes and reusable assets, including AI‑enabled applications, APIs, workflow automations, and integrations Translate AI innovation concepts (GenAI / agentic patterns) into real applications with enterprise‑grade architecture patterns, security, and operational readiness Build solutions with a future‑proof mindset, laying a solid foundation for development and preventing costly redesigns Establish and evolve engineering standards for innovation delivery (reference architectures, reusable templates, code quality, API patterns, integration patterns) Partner with other technology teams to align on enterprise architecture, identity / access patterns, data access, compliance needs, and reuse opportunities Evaluate emerging technologies and developer tooling (Digital Assets, AI‑assisted development, orchestration frameworks, app frameworks, integration approaches) and assess their applicability to Huntington’s environment Drive technical problem‑solving across ambiguous domains; proactively decompose work into deliverable increments and lead execution to completed outcomes Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers, improving development velocity, quality, and confidence across the team Contribute to innovation reporting by summarizing progress, decisions, trade‑offs, and outcomes for senior stakeholders Champion a culture of innovation and forward thinking, educating teams about new possibilities and bringing an “art of the possible” mindset to problem‑solving Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field 10+ years of experience in software engineering, technology architecture, and end‑to‑end innovative solution delivery Expert‑level software engineering and application architecture skills with the ability to independently lead complex initiatives from concept to execution Hands‑on experience building applications end‑to‑end (backend + integration + UI), including APIs and workflow automation solutions Hands‑on experience building AI‑enabled applications (GenAI, RAG, agentic workflows, model integration, evaluation/guardrails) Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment while managing multiple priorities and driving workplans proactively Preferred Qualifications Experience building innovative digital products in a regulated environment (financial services preferred) with strong security and risk‑awareness Strong API design skills, integration patterns, and experience building services that can be reused across multiple use cases Experience with modern cloud platforms and AI services (e.g., Google Cloud / Vertex AI, Gemini, or comparable platforms) Experience with modern front‑end frameworks and rapid prototyping approaches (e.g., React/Next.js or equivalent), plus strong backend development depth Strong hands‑on software engineering experience using one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar) Demonstrated success creating reusable accelerators (templates, libraries, reference implementations) that scale delivery across teams Strong communication skills with the ability to explain architecture decisions, trade‑offs, and outcomes to technical and non‑technical audiences Experience building with a product‑centric mindset and the ability to iteratively deliver; ability to create momentum while maintaining engineering discipline Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Huntington National Bank