Principal Engineer, Software

Overview

Principal Engineer, Software on the Bangalore R&D software development team, supporting strategic new product development and sustaining software for legacy products, working with cross-functional teams based in the US.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based web applications and software solutions that support new product development, product enhancements, and field issue resolution.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, QA, and Engineering teams to translate business and technical requirements into scalable, high-quality solutions.
• Apply modern architecture patterns, design principles, and software engineering best practices to deliver secure, reliable, and maintainable applications.
• Lead subsystem-level design and development activities, driving technical execution with minimal oversight while ensuring alignment with overall product architecture.
• Develop, test, debug, and optimize software components, ensuring adherence to quality, performance, and security standards.
• Champion the application of SDLC, Agile, CI/CD, and IEC 62304 methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in architectural reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to promote engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Adapt to evolving business priorities and deliver high-quality solutions within established timelines.
• Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and design sessions to support effective product delivery.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 12-15 years of experience designing and developing enterprise-grade web applications, with a strong track record of delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions.
• Proven expertise in full-stack application development using Java, TypeScript, React, and modern software engineering practices.
• Hands-on experience developing solutions on Microsoft Azure (preferred), AWS, or Google Cloud platforms, including containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, enterprise integration patterns, and distributed systems.
• Experience with Azure SQL, SQL Server, and other modern database technologies.
• Proficiency with DevOps and CI/CD practices, leveraging tools such as Azure DevOps, code quality, and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, design patterns, software architecture, and secure coding practices.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence key architectural decisions.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and global collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem-solving, and sound decision-making abilities.
• Experience mentoring teams and driving innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and results-driven in fast-paced environments.
• Customer-focused with a strong commitment to engineering excellence and business outcomes.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience on Microsoft Azure (preferred), AWS, or Google Cloud platforms.
• Exposure to Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, or similar platforms.
• Experience with messaging technologies such as MQTT, with exposure to Kafka or RabbitMQ considered advantageous.
• Familiarity with modern AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies.
• Healthcare, medical device, or other regulated industry experience.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka.
• Works with cross-functional resources located in the US.