About Heizen Heizen is an AI-powered software services startup founded by a team of ex-Microsoft, JP Morgan, IIT, and ISB alumni. We're pioneering a new model for software delivery—one that blends elite engineering talent with proprietary AI agents to build enterprise-grade products with unmatched speed and quality. Our teams work closely with ambitious startups and large enterprises to solve complex business and technical challenges.

From building mission-critical platforms to automating legacy workflows, Heizen helps organizations turn bold ideas into scalable software—faster than ever before. If you're excited by high-impact problems, product ownership, and cutting-edge tools, Heizen offers a front-row seat to the future of software development.

The Role

We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver robust solutions that drive business impact. This role demands strong technical expertise, end-to-end ownership of features, and the ability to make architectural decisions for performance, security, and scalability.

Core Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure applications

Take ownership of end-to-end feature implementation — from requirement analysis to deployment

Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices

Participate in architecture and design discussions to ensure optimal technical solutions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA) to deliver on business goals

Optimize application performance and troubleshoot complex technical issues

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing

Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, CI/CD,



and automation What We Value Strong problem-solving skills and ability to write efficient, scalable code

Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and system design

Understanding of Agile development methodologies and DevOps culture

Passion for learning and adapting to emerging technologies

Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment What We Look For Experience: 3–8 years of hands-on software engineering experience, preferably in fast-paced environments.

Skills Understanding of Agile methodologies

Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Ability to write clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and documentation

Proven track record of timely project delivery across multiple parallel initiatives Mindset Ownership-driven, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity

Ability to balance client priorities with internal execution realities

Strong problem-solving attitude with a bias for action Compensation ₹24-36L Fixed + Performance Bonus + Significant ESOPs Based on skills, experience, and technical leadership capabilities. Performance-based bonuses and substantial equity participation available.

Benefits Learning & development budget

Remote working model

Access to high-impact projects and mentorship across domains

Annual retreats and offsite experiences Life at Heizen At Heizen, engineers are not just coders—they are builders who take full ownership of features, influence architecture, and drive innovation. You'll work on challenging problems that impact multiple industries and learn from top-tier talent. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll be a cornerstone of our technical leadership, guiding architectural decisions, mentoring teams, and driving engineering excellence across our AI-powered services company.

If you're excited by technical leadership, multi-project ownership, client interaction, and delivery excellence, this is your chance to shape the future of a rapid-scaling, AI-powered services company.

Email: [email protected]

📌 Principal Software Engineer (Hyderabad)
🏢 heizen
📍 Hyderabad