Principal Engineer

Greetings From Attentions.ai

Job Title :

Principal EngineerLocation :

Pune, INDIAJob Type :

Full-time

About Us :

Attentions.ai is pioneering the future of artificial intelligence through advanced research and practical applications in deep learning, with a focus on scalable software platforms. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of AI to enhance technology and make it accessible to everyone. We are looking for a

Principal Software Architect

to join our dynamic team and lead our engineering initiatives to new heights.

Role Overview : As a

Principal Engineer , you will play a critical role in designing and guiding the development of complex software systems. You will be responsible for developing scalable solutions, ensuring best practices in software engineering, and leading technical decision-making. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into actionable technical designs. You will also support the team with hands-on coding, code review, and mentorship, driving technical excellence across the engineering organization. Approximately 70% of your time will be spent on hands-on coding and software development activities.

Key Responsibilities :

Design and develop end-to-end software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.Drive the technical vision for projects and align it with business goals.Collaborate with engineering teams to design and develop data pipelines, microservices, and APIs.Provide technical expertise in areas such as Python, Kubernetes, system design, cloud architecture, microservices, and FastAPI.Review code, ensure code quality, and guide the team through complex technical issues.Drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering, system design, security, and infrastructure.Mentor and develop the skills of other engineers on the team.Be hands-on in prototyping, coding, and evaluating emerging technologies to be adopted by the organization.Ensure integration of systems with authentication, authorization, and other security best practices.Assist in evaluating and selecting new tools, technologies, and frameworks to enhance engineering efficiency and capabilities.

Requirements :

6+ years of experience in software development, including strong programming skills in Python.Extensive experience with system design, software architecture, and leading the development of large-scale distributed systems.Must be very good in microservices, data engineering, and Python.Strong background in data engineering, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and container orchestration (Kubernetes).Proven experience in architecting and developing microservices-based systems.Experience with FastAPI.Understanding of authentication, authorization, and other security practices.Experience leading technical teams, conducting code reviews, and ensuring high engineering standards.Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical designs and solutions.Experience with cloud-native environments and managing the deployment of scalable applications.Ability to lead by example with hands-on coding, technical leadership, and mentoring.Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges.Excellent communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and team members.

Nice to Have :

Experience with LLMs, data modeling, or machine learning workflows.Experience with DevOps practices and CI / CD pipelines.Previous experience in team leadership or management.Open source contributions.

Why Join Us?Work on challenging and impactful projects that make a difference.Be part of a culture that values creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.Opportunities for career growth and leadership development.A collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter.

Working Conditions :

This position is based in our Pune office and requires full-time, on-site work.

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If you're passionate about building exceptional software and leading architectural innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that's changing how technology is built and used.