Tech Lead /Sr. Principal Engineer (L6)

Job description

Accountabilities Architect, design, develop, and own the end-to-end implementation of high-impact prototypes and production-ready software solutions. Drive technical exploration and research involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, large language models, and other emerging technologies. Partner with cross-functional teams to experiment with new concepts, validate technical approaches, and integrate successful innovations into products. Establish strong engineering practices around architecture, code reviews, quality standards, maintainability, and continuous improvement. Mentor engineers and contribute to raising overall technical capability and code quality across the team. Communicate complex technical concepts, architectural decisions, trade-offs, risks, and project progress clearly to engineering peers and executive stakeholders. Navigate ambiguous and rapidly changing requirements, adapting technical strategies based on experimentation, user feedback, and evolving market conditions. Leverage advanced developer tooling, LLMs, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and agentic coding approaches to accelerate software development and experimentation. Make pragmatic technology choices across modern programming languages, frameworks, databases, and cloud platforms based on the requirements of each problem. Contribute to the development of next-generation solutions designed to explore new possibilities in artificial intelligence and human-machine interaction. Collaborate effectively within a globally distributed organization and participate in occasional in-person project or team meetings when required. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. 12+ years of professional software development experience with a strong track record of delivering complex software solutions. Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or Go, with the ability to select the appropriate technology for the problem. Experience developing applications using frontend frameworks such as React or Angular and/or backend frameworks such as Node.js or Spring Boot. Strong understanding of database technologies across both SQL and NoSQL paradigms, including the ability to determine the appropriate approach for different use cases. Advanced experience with AI-assisted development, including LLMs, modern developer tools, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and agentic coding workflows. Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to independently navigate highly ambiguous technical challenges. Demonstrated autonomy and resourcefulness, with the ability to self-unblock, make decisions, and drive execution without constant direction. Strong communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills, with confidence participating in high-bandwidth technical discussions. Hands-on exposure to artificial intelligence, machine learning, or LLM-related projects is highly desirable. Deep knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure and a solid understanding of distributed systems architecture is a plus. Ability to learn unfamiliar technologies rapidly and iteratively develop solutions to well-defined and evolving problems. Genuine passion for innovation, experimentation, and emerging technologies. Experience working effectively with remote or globally distributed teams is advantageous. Contributions to open-source projects or technology communities are a plus. Ability to work remotely from India, specifically from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra, or Delhi. Willingness to travel occasionally for project collaboration, team meetings, or other in-person engagements. Benefits Competitive compensation aligned with the role and location. Remote-first work environment with the flexibility to work from home. Generous paid time off and ample parental and wellness leave. Healthcare benefits. Retirement savings program. Opportunities to work on emerging AI technologies and high-impact innovation initiatives. Significant technical ownership and autonomy in shaping new products and solutions. Exposure to complex engineering challenges and globally distributed teams. Opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and continuous learning. Support for employee volunteering and charitable giving initiatives. Occasional opportunities for in-person team gatherings, project meetings, and customer engagements. An inclusive environment that values diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. 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Our partner is looking for a Tech Lead / Sr. Principal Engineer (L6) based in India. Join an incubation-focused engineering team exploring emerging technologies and shaping new product concepts from the ground up.As a senior technical leader, you will combine hands-on engineering with architectural thinking to turn ambitious ideas into working prototypes and production-ready solutions.You will work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, modern software development, and next-generation technologies.The role offers substantial autonomy, requiring you to navigate ambiguity, rapidly test ideas, and make sound technical decisions with limited structural support.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to validate concepts, influence technical direction, and accelerate innovation.Your work will help explore new ways for people and intelligent systems to interact while establishing scalable engineering practices for future products.This is an opportunity for an experienced builder who thrives on experimentation, technical ownership, and solving problems that do not yet have obvious answers.