Principal Software Engineer – AI-Native, Startup Mindset

3 weeks ago

Mumbai, India BigRio Full time

Principal Software Engineer – AI-Native, Startup MindsetLocation: India- Bangalore (relocation available)Type: Full-TimeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional engineer who is ready to change how software is built, thrives in fast-moving environments, and is eager to take full ownership of complex projects. This role is not just about writing code—it’s about thinking like a founder, architecting scalable systems, and applying AI-native development practices to accelerate delivery.The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the stack (microservices, backends, frontends) and is energized by the potential of AI to transform legacy systems into modern, service-based architectures. You’ll operate with a high degree of autonomy in a small team of like-minded “intrapreneurs,” collaborating with subject matter experts and business stakeholders at the client side.Key ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-End Development: Design, build, and deliver production-ready microservices, APIs, backends, and frontends.AI-Accelerated Engineering: Use tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor AI, and ChatGPT to scaffold, test, and document code efficiently.System Transformation: Lead rewrite efforts from legacy applications to modern architectures, applying iterative strategies such as the strangler pattern to drive AI-centric enterprise-grade code construction.Technical Ownership: Operate with a “whole system” mindset—from architecture to deployment—ensuring technical decisions align with business needs.Collaboration: Partner with SMEs and domain developers to validate functionality and support knowledge transfer.Required Experience10+ years of professional software development.5+ years with modern .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core).3+ years with modern frontend frameworks (React, TypeScript, or Angular).Experience with end-to-end rewrites or greenfield application builds.Familiarity with legacy migration (desktop to web, undocumented systems) is a plus.Skilled at translating legacy procedural logic into modern services.Proficient in automated test generation, OpenAPI (Swagger), and integration of LLM-powered features (e.g., natural language search).Agentic AI ExpertiseHands-on experience using AI tools as coding partners.Ability to orchestrate multi-agent workflows for software development.Experience applying AI to reverse engineering, summarization, and UI prototyping.What We’re Looking ForFull Stack as a Mindset: You see the big picture but are equally comfortable in the details.AI-Native Thinking: You treat AI tools as co-developers, using them to move faster and smarter.Innovative: You’re not deterred by roadblocks—you see them as opportunities to explore new territory.Autonomous & Entrepreneurial: You thrive in ambiguity, make informed trade-offs, and deliver without heavy oversight.Business-Oriented: You understand that technology serves business outcomes and aligns technical solutions with real user needs.Collaborative & Transparent: You share reasoning, communicate trade-offs, and document clearly for long-term sustainability.Why This Role?This is an opportunity to join a global organization at a pivotal stage of transformation. You’ll work with an elite group of technologists and create real business impact for the client. If you’ve ever wanted to think like a CTO while building like a swarm of engineers, this is the role for you.

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