We are seeking a visionary and innovative Principal Engineer to join our dynamic team in Bengaluru India. As a Principal Engineer you will play a crucial role in shaping our technical direction leading complex projects and mentoring junior engineers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and drive architectural decisions that will have a lasting impact on our organization.
- Lead the design and implementation of large-scale complex software systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute technical strategies
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
- Develop and maintain software architecture standards and best practices
- Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality software delivery
- Identify and evaluate new technologies to improve our technical capabilities
- Participate in high-level technical discussions and decision-making processes
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in our engineering practices
- Contribute to the companys technical vision and long-term roadmap
- Represent the engineering team in meetings with stakeholders and clients
Qualifications :
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field
- 15 years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of leading complex technical projects
- Strong programming skills in multiple languages and expertise in software architecture and design patterns
- Proficiency in cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS Azure GCP) and experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools and familiarity with Agile methodologies
- Deep understanding of software development lifecycle and expertise in scalable and high-performance systems
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities capable of influencing and driving technical decisions across teams
- Experience mentoring and guiding junior engineers
- Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging technologies
- Relevant technical certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect) are a plus
Additional Information :
At Freshworks we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential purpose and passion irrespective of their background gender race sexual orientation religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees communities and the business.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time