Principal Engineer - Distributed Systems

Job Description : SDE3 / Principal Engineer

Experience : 6 to 10 Years

Notice Period : Immediate to 30 Days

Location : On-Site Hyderabad

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly skilled SDE3 / Principal Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This is not a role for someone who has only worked on basic CRUD operations or simple third-party integrations. We are looking for engineers who have architected and solved complex technical challenges at scale and who thrive in environments where independent research, innovation, and ownership are paramount.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable, and high-performance systems and architectures.
• Tackle challenging engineering problems, such as distributed systems, real-time data processing, and high-concurrency platforms.
• Drive research and development of new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies, especially in the domain of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Agentic architectures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data science, and infrastructure teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Mentor and guide fellow engineers, setting high standards for engineering excellence and best practices.
• Proactively identify architectural bottlenecks and propose innovative solutions.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in AI, machine learning, and agentic systems, and drive their adoption where relevant.

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Why Join Us ?

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