Principal Software Engineer I

About the Role

CMT is seeking a collaborative Principal Software Engineer I to join our Data & Platform group. You will design scalable, reliable platforms across cloud infrastructure, data services, developer tooling, and AI-enabled capabilities based in Chennai.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of backend services and APIs using independent judgment for complex technical problems.
• Provide architectural direction spanning multiple teams to balance reliability, performance, security, and cost.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and maintain high engineering standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to roadmaps for future scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science/Engineering.
• 7+ years of backend software engineering experience with languages like Python, Go, Java, or C++.
• Strong expertise in relational databases, cloud platforms (AWS), CI/CD, and observability tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and influence technical decisions across teams.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, event-driven architectures, or AI-assisted development workflows.
• Skill in defining SLOs/SLIs for service-level metrics and security design patterns.

Compensation & Benefits

Fair salary including Provident Fund (PF), Corporate NPS, meal cards, equity via RSUs, comprehensive medical benefits, flexible allowances, leave encashments, and Summer Fridays. We offer hybrid work arrangements appropriate for the role.

Diversity Statement

At CMT, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. As an equal-opportunity employer, we actively seek candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.