Principal Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the design, development and delivery of high‑performance software solutions. You will drive technical strategy, mentor engineers and contribute to AI/ML‑focused product initiatives. The position is based in Bengaluru, India, and offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Research, design, implement and manage software programs aligned with strategic objectives.
• Lead technical direction and execution of projects throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Transform proofs of concept into scalable, production‑ready products.
• Develop distributed, high‑volume transactional systems.
• Maintain high code quality through unit testing and best‑practice enforcement.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering knowledge sharing.
• Identify and resolve strategic technical challenges.
• Contribute to product roadmap and integrate AI/ML initiatives.
• Deploy solutions in real‑time and batch environments and monitor performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align engineering output with business goals.
• Track and analyze system performance to ensure optimal functioning.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and best practice adoption.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in software product development and large‑scale system design.
• Proven track record delivering data‑science or AI/ML projects.

Required skills