Overview
We are hiring a Principal Engineer – AI to architect and build Gen‑AI first self‑serve marketing platforms, leading technical direction and hands‑on development to transform how marketers use data and AI.
Company details
YOptima is India’s foremost programmatic marketing company, enabling brands to plan, measure, and optimize brand investments via data and AI. We’re a well‑capitalized startup, trusted by top marketers in India and expanding globally.
Website: https://yoptima.com
Requirements
• 8-10 years building and scaling full‑stack, data‑driven products
• Strong backend skills (Node.js, Python) and frontend (React)
• Experience with GCP (Airflow, BigQuery, Cloud SQL)
• Skilled in data pipelines, real‑time processing, analytics
• Familiarity with Gen‑AI tools (LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI APIs, vector DBs)
• Proven ability in architectural leadership and technical ownership
• Product mindset with bias for rapid execution and iteration
Responsibilities
• Architect, build, and ship Gen‑AI native platforms with LLMs, agents, and predictive AI
• Write code, design systems, debug, and ensure product excellence
• Mentor and lead full‑stack engineering team members
• Rapidly iterate MVPs to gather feedback and refine products
• Manage full‑stack delivery from backend pipelines to frontend UI
• Ensure multi‑tenant, cloud‑native solutions meet scalability, security, and performance standards
• Collaborate with product, growth, and leadership to align technical direction with business goals
Job Details
Location: Whitefield, Bangalore (Onsite only)
Type: Full‑Time
Interview process
• Screening call
• Technical deep‑dive
• System design + architecture
• Leadership & culture fit
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