Job Summary:
As a Principal Product Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting and scaling Rapido’s core backend systems. You will own the architecture and design of key product systems, ensuring high levels of scalability, performance, availability, and engineering quality.
This role requires solid technical leadership, system design expertise, and hands-on engineering ability. You will work closely with engineers, product managers, and engineering leaders to build large-scale distributed systems powering millions of daily rides.
You will also drive engineering best practices, including architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews while mentoring teams and influencing technical direction.

Job Responsibilities:
Architecture & System Design
Define and own the architecture of large-scale distributed systems.
Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Design and implement microservices-based architectures.
Ensure systems are built for high availability, scalability, and performance.

Technical Leadership




Drive architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews across teams.
Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams on framework design and system architecture.
Define best practices in engineering, architecture, and system reliability.

Engineering Execution
Work closely with engineers, product managers, and engineering leaders to deliver high-impact systems.
Steer teams through design, development, testing, and production rollout.
Ensure architecture and infrastructure standards are consistently implemented.

Product & Business Impact
Understand business requirements and product goals to influence architectural decisions.
Identify opportunities where technology can drive measurable business impact.
Participate in defining the technical vision and roadmap aligned with business objectives.

Job Requirements:
B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
9+ years of experience b

📌 Principal Product Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 RAPIDO
📍 Bengaluru