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Principal Engineer

An innovative R&D company building Gen AI-driven code reviewers for human-machine collaboration in software development.
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
11 - 50 Employees
10+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Developer Tools
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Description For Principal Engineer

CodeRabbit is pioneering the future of software development through AI-powered code review systems. As a Principal Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of creating next-generation developer tools that combine human expertise with advanced algorithms. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction of a company focused on revolutionizing how developers work.

You'll lead architecture decisions across teams, design scalable systems for AI code review, and establish technical standards that drive engineering excellence. The position requires deep technical expertise, with opportunities to work on distributed systems, cloud architecture, and cutting-edge AI applications. You'll also play a crucial role in mentoring engineers and building a strong engineering culture.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of software engineering experience, with a proven track record in technical leadership and developer tools. You should have deep expertise in programming languages, distributed systems, and a history of open source contributions. This role is perfect for someone who combines technical depth with strategic thinking and can connect technical decisions to business outcomes.

At CodeRabbit, you'll join a team of collaborative humans and fearless innovators, working in a hybrid environment in Bengaluru. The company offers competitive compensation, including equity, and the chance to work on technology that significantly impacts developer productivity. If you're passionate about developer tools, AI, and building systems that enhance human-machine collaboration, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of software development.

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Responsibilities For Principal Engineer

  • Drive technical vision and architecture decisions across multiple teams
  • Design and implement core systems that power AI code review platform
  • Identify and solve complex technical challenges for product scalability
  • Collaborate with engineering leadership to establish technical standards
  • Mentor engineers and elevate team technical capabilities
  • Contribute to open source projects
  • Partner with product leadership on technical solutions
  • Evaluate new technologies and recommend adoption strategies

Requirements For Principal Engineer

  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Proven track record of technical leadership on complex systems
  • Deep expertise in at least one programming language
  • Experience building developer tools, platforms, or infrastructure
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and cloud architecture
  • History of meaningful open source contributions
  • Experience mentoring and growing other engineers
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Benefits For Principal Engineer

Equity
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and innovative environment
  • Work on cutting-edge technology

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