Department:
Technology

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Job Description:
As a Tech Lead Software Engineer Global supporting Southwest’s AI Platforms, you’ll lead the design, delivery, and operation of highly reliable, cloud‑based software services. This role blends hands‑on engineering with technical leadership—setting direction for system design, guiding Teams through complex delivery, and ensuring software meets both functional and non‑functional expectations. You’ll split your time across project leadership, technical mentoring, and active development, working closely with Product, Architecture, and Platform Partners to deliver scalable, API‑first solutions.



This role offers the opportunity to influence engineering standards, improve reliability, and help shape the platforms that power Southwest’s AI capabilities. As we continue to grow our Global Innovation Center (GIC) in Hyderabad, we’re hiring multiple Tech Lead Software Engineers across a variety of Pods and initiatives—each offering the chance to lead meaningful work, navigate complexity, and help advance the technology that powers Southwest’s operation. Read on to learn more about the Pods you could support.
- AI Platforms Pod
In the AI Platforms Pod, you’ll set technical direction for the core platforms that enable Southwest’s AI and machine learning capabilities. You’ll lead system design for distributed cloud services and APIs, ensuring platform components are scalable, secure, and reusable across Teams. This role includes leading design reviews, raising engineering standards across testing, CI/CD, and reliabili

📌 Tech Lead Software Engineer (India)
🏢 Southwest Airlines
📍 India