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 spe

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

4600–6500€ 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.