Principal Engineer

The Principal Engineer is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-team engineering projects, providing technical direction across systems, infrastructure and architecture while ensuring high-quality, timely and predictable delivery. AI is central to the engineering approach, and the role holder is expected to lead AI-driven development, including specifying, orchestrating, evaluating and automating engineering workflows, while maintaining strong core software engineering practices. The role reports to the Head of Engineering and sits within the Product & Technology India team, working closely with Engineering, Product, Technology and business stakeholders in a fast-paced, agile environment.

• Own complex technical initiatives, set engineering standards and drive high-quality solutions across teams.
• Promote AI-native development practices, including AI agents, automation, evaluation and responsible AI governance.
• Lead design reviews, drive technical decisions, manage architectural debt and ensure alignment across teams.
• Identify and address technical, operational, security and AI-related risks.
• Own delivery predictability, quality, productivity and execution metrics across teams.
• Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to understand requirements and balance scope, speed and quality.
• Break down complex projects into manageable tasks, define ownership and drive execution plans.
• Lead technical initiatives across teams and promote reusable platforms, tools and engineering standards.
• Conduct workshops, share technical expertise and encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Apply Agile and XP methodologies to improve development efficiency and delivery.
• Mentor engineers, develop technical leaders and encourage system-level thinking.
• Participate in technical interviews and support Engineering Managers with team performance development.
• Continuously improve architectural health, engineering practices and overall team performance.

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including technical leadership across complex, multi-team initiatives.
• Microservices & SOA: designing scalable, modular, loosely coupled architectures.
• API & web service integration: building and integrating APIs for seamless system communication.
• Agile & SDLC: leading end-to-end software delivery through iterative, collaborative and structured development practices.
• Project & programme management: managing cross-team initiatives, resources, timelines and delivery.
• Technology strategy & governance: aligning technology investments with business goals, including AI strategy, responsible AI adoption, governance and risk management.
• AI & machine learning: hands-on experience with LLMs, AI agents, RAG, model routing, evaluation and observability.
• CI/CD & DevOps: implementing automated testing and deployment pipelines, including AI evaluation gates.
• Cloud computing: designing and managing scalable, cost-effective solutions on AWS/GCP.
• IT security management: managing security risks, data protection, access controls and AI-specific security threats.
• Change management: driving technology transformation and AI adoption across teams.
• Requirements gathering: translating business needs into technical and non-functional requirements.
• Algorithms & problem solving: applying algorithmic thinking and complexity analysis to build efficient, scalable solutions.

• Experience in the betting and gaming industry.
• Stakeholder management: builds strong working relationships and engages effectively with stakeholders.
• Collaboration: communicates clearly and works well across teams.
• People development: invests in developing personal and team capabilities.
• Analytical thinking: uses critical thinking and commercial understanding to make informed decisions.
• Strategic direction: helps define and drive business and technology priorities.
• Agility: adapts quickly while managing risks and changing priorities.
• Performance focus: continuously improves standards and drives high performance.
• Integrity & ownership: takes accountability and makes responsible decisions.
• Results orientation: plans effectively and delivers outcomes.

• Safe home pickup and home drop.
• A regular bonus and great pension.
• 24 days annual leave.
• Extra paid leave, including wellbeing and development days.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
• INR 3,000 per month communication allowance.
• Up to INR 16,000 per year in crèche expenses (children under 3).