Senior AI Engineer

Overview

Software development is changing fast. And we are building a new way of doing it.

At Nortal, we combine modern cloud engineering with agentic AI-driven development practices such as Spec-Driven Development and Agentic Swarm Coding. The goal is simple: build better software, faster — and rethink how software teams operate.

We're now looking for a Senior AI Engineer to lead the way on a high-impact client engagement. If you thrive at the intersection of hands-on technical delivery and guiding teams toward new ways of working, this role is for you.

What you'll do

• Lead the technical direction of an AI-first software engagement, working directly with a leading enterprise client
• Apply and champion AI-driven development practices (e.g. Spec-Driven Development, Agentic Swarm Coding) in real production environments
• Work hands-on with modern AI coding tools (e.g. Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, and emerging agentic tooling) — you build, not just advise
• Guide and mentor a complementary engineering team, raising the bar on both technical quality and AI-first ways of working
• Partner closely with client stakeholders, translating complex technical approaches into clear direction and measurable outcomes
• Contribute to how Nortal redefines software development — not just deliver to a spec

What makes you a great fit 

• Strong software engineering background with architecture-level experience
• Proven, hands-on experience with AI-driven development
• Track record of guiding and mentoring engineers in a senior or lead capacity
• Comfortable navigating legacy modernisation challenges alongside greenfield AI initiatives
• Excellent communication skills: you can bring a client team on a journey and make the complex feel clear
• Fluency in Estonian and English 

What makes this role different 

• Lead a meaningful shift in how a large enterprise client approaches software delivery
• Prove how AI can solve real-world, complex legacy challenges at scale
• You won't just use tools — you will help define the practices others follow 

Why Nortal 

• Work at the forefront of AI-driven software development on a high-visibility client engagement
• Real-world projects where new development approaches can be tested at scale
• The freedom to design your workday where and when you're most productive
• A focus on health and wellbeing through extra health insurance and sports initiatives
• Supportive, low-hierarchy culture surrounded by sharp, inspiring tech experts 

Salary range

• 5000–7500€ gross/month (full-time)

Final compensation will depend on factors such as relevant experience, role seniority, and skill set. 

About Nortal 

For over 25 years, we’ve been shaping digital transformation, delivering complex solutions for global enterprises and public sector organizations. Today, we are at the forefront of an AI-driven transformation era, helping organizations turn data into real business value. By combining deep domain expertise with data and AI, we design solutions that create immediate impact while scaling for the future.We believe complexity doesn’t have to mean complicated, and that the best solutions are those that work in the real world, not just on paper. That’s why our clients trust us with their most ambitious, business-critical initiatives.Our recruitment process typically includes an initial intro call, followed by a collaborative technical session and a chance to meet the team. We will walk you through the steps when we connect.