Principal Software Engineer Agentic AI Product

About Us:

Elastiq is an Agentic AI startup transforming enterprise knowledge management and insights. Our platform optimizes business operations and decision-making. We foster a collaborative culture focused on creativity and personal growth. Explore our Glassdoor reviews, where we maintain a 4.9 rating Glassdoor.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an exceptional Principal Software Engineer (Full Stack Agentic AI) with 7+ years of pure, hands-on engineering experience, including 5+ years building core technology in product companies. In this role, you will architect, build, and scale our enterprise Agentic AI platform, driving technical ownership across Python, Cloud, Data, and Agentic AI architectures.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and maintain high-quality production code across Python, Cloud, Data, and AI frameworks.
• Own the software lifecycle, from requirement analysis through maintenance.
• Perform code reviews, mentor engineering staff, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support UX design.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of pure hands-on software development experience with proven expertise in building scalable production systems.
• 5+ years of experience working in product-focused technology environments.
• Expert management of Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), proficiency in Container Orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), skilled in GitOps (e.g., Flux2, ArgoCD), and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).
• Advanced proficiency in SQL/NoSQL, proven experience in Data Pipelines (e.g., CDC, Kafka), OLAP query optimization, and familiarity with Vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate).
• Architect Knowledge Graph schemas and property graph systems. Optimize query performance to minimize agent latency.
• Manage entity resolution, lineage tracking, and context assembly.
• Expertise in LangGraph, AutoGen, or equivalent agentic frameworks.
• Strong background in distributed systems, async processing, and reliability.
• Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) design or implementation.
• Familiarity with hierarchical agent systems and multi-agent coordination.
• Skilled in responsible AI, including guardrails and human-in-the-loop.

The Mindset:

• Critical Thinker: Expert in logical reasoning and complex troubleshooting. Exercises strong judgment to deliver results and evaluate effective actions even with limited information.
• Continuous Learner: Exhibits a swift ability to master emerging technologies, intricate systems, and modern engineering workflows.
• Self-Starter: Acts independently to identify and mitigate risks or suggest enhancements before they are requested.
• Full Accountability: Maintains a high bar for excellence and takes complete responsibility for the features they deliver, ensuring precision in every detail.
• Flexibility: Displays a strong desire to stay current by rapidly integrating the latest technological advancements into their work.

Benefits:

1. Joining Bonus: Apple Duo (T&C apply).
2. Competitive Compensation: Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards, featuring a Pay for Performance (P4P) model and annual salary reviews following your first year.
3. Comprehensive Health: Benefit from an all-inclusive health insurance plan.
4. Performance Recognition: Celebrate success with monthly “Star Employee” honors, performance bonuses, and various corporate gifts.
5. Ongoing Education: Stay sharp with company-sponsored professional certification programs.
6. Rapid Career Progression: As a foundational member of a growing GenAI team, your professional development will outpace traditional firms, offering three years of experience in just one.
7. Advanced AI Toolkit: Maximize your efficiency with fully subsidized access to leading premium AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot.
8. Remote-First Culture: Enjoy the flexibility to work from any location in India, focusing on results rather than rigid hours. We facilitate optional in-person meetups at a central location to foster team synergy.
9. Founder Collaboration: Avoid bureaucracy by working directly with founders on frameworks and major global projects.

If you are a driven engineer with a deep interest in software engineering and Agentic AI, we invite you to apply. Join our early-stage startup, where we prize innovation…