Principal Engineer - AI Systems (Bengaluru)

Principal Engineer - AI Systems (Bengaluru)

04 Aug
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Autodesk
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Bengaluru

04 Aug

Autodesk

Bengaluru

Job Requisition ID #

26WD98159

Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced software professional with 10+ years of hands-on experience in designing, building, and scaling complex software systems. This role combines deep engineering expertise with modern AI capabilities, including the design and development of intelligent agents and automation systems. You will play a key role in architecting robust platforms, guiding engineering decisions, and building next-generation AI-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

Design and architect scalable, reliable, and high-performance software systems and platforms

Lead end-to-end development of complex applications, from concept to deployment

Define system architecture, design patterns, and best practices across teams

Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code across multiple layers (backend, APIs, distributed systems)

Evaluate and integrate modern technologies, including AI/ML frameworks and agent-based systems

Design and develop AI agents for automation, decision-making, and workflow orchestration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, data, DevOps) to deliver impactful solutions

Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers

Conduct code reviews and ensure high engineering standards

Drive performance optimisation, scalability, and security improvements

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of professional software development experience

Strong expertise in system design, distributed systems, and scalable architectures

Proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, Java, Go, or C++

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure,



or GCP)

Solid understanding of APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture

Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL)

Solid problem-solving and debugging skills

Experience or strong interest in building AI-powered systems

Strong ownership and accountability

Ability to think in systems and long-term architecture

Curiosity and adaptability toward emerging technologies (especially AI)

Clear communicator who can bridge technical and business discussions

Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, etc.)

Ability to design autonomous or semi-autonomous agents that interact with tools, APIs, and workflows

Understanding of vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval systems (RAG)

Experience integrating AI into production systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in platform engineering or building developer tools

Knowledge of MLOps, model deployment, and monitoring

Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines

Prior experience in technical leadership or architect roles

Experience building multi-agent systems

Contributions to open-source projects





Experience with real-time systems or high-throughput platforms Learn More

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification

This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.

Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).

📌 Principal Engineer - AI Systems (Bengaluru)
🏢 Autodesk
📍 Bengaluru

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