Lead Software Engineer
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Overview
Position Type
Full Time
Experience
6+ years
Job Description
Lead Software Engineer – Chennai (AI/ML Engineering Focus)\nBuild the backbone of AI — engineer the systems that power enterprise intelligence\nLocation: Chennai, India\nExperience: 6–8 years in software engineering (preferably in AI/ML or data-driven product development)\nProblem solvers who don’t just write code but build scalable, impactful AI systems.\nRole Overview\nAs a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, build, and scale AI-driven platforms and applications that empower enterprises to accelerate sales. You will collaborate with data scientists, product managers, and architects to deliver intelligent solutions that redefine customer engagement and decision-making.\nWhat makes you right for this role.\nAI Platform Development – Build and optimize high-performance software systems powering AI/ML models.\nEnd-to-End Engineering – Translate AI prototypes into production-ready applications with scalability and reliability.\nCloud-Native Development – Architect and deploy solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP with strong DevOps practices.\nCollaboration – Partner closely with data scientists, product teams, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful AI products.\nBest Practices – Ensure code quality, performance, and security through reviews, automation, and continuous improvement.\nThe person you’re\nStrong experience in software development with Python/Java/Scala (AI/ML product experience is a plus).\nHands-on expertise in building scalable, distributed systems and APIs. Familiarity with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data processing pipelines (Spark, Kafka).\nExperience with microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.\npassionate about AI, innovation, and applying technology to solve real-world enterprise challenges.\nChennai-based with flexibility to collaborate with global teams and stakeholders.