Principal Engineer

ECS ME LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS ME LLC is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead research, design, and delivery of innovative software programs in a large-scale, AI/ML focused environment. You will drive the technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to build robust, scalable production systems.

The role emphasizes leadership in software development, deployment, performance tracking, and strategic problem solving to advance the product roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• 6+ years in software product development and hands-on coding.
• Experience with AGILE processes and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development lifecycle and technical direction.
• Transform POCs into scalable production systems.
• Ensure code quality with unit testing and best practices.
• Mentor engineers and guide the team through challenges.
• Align product roadmap with AI/ML initiatives.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

React

SQL

Big Data

Microservices

AWS

Azure

PySpark

Education

BS/MS in CS/SE

Tools

PostgreSQL

PySpark

AWS

Azure

Job description

As a Principal Engineer you will play a pivotal role in researching designing implementing and managing innovative software programs Your technical prowess and leadership will drive the development of robust scalable and high-performance solutions You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams lead technical initiatives and contribute to the evolution of our product roadmap and cutting‑edge AI ML initiatives We will rely on your experience in successfully delivering projects that significantly positively and measurably affect the business You should have experience in large scale product development projects and Data Science projects

What You ll Do

• Software Development Leadership Research design implement and manage software programs ensuring they align with strategic objectives Lead the technical direction and execution of software projects throughout the full development lifecycle
• Scalable Product Development Collaborate with the Tech team to transform Proof of Concepts POCs into fully scalable production-ready products Contribute to the development of distributed scalable systems and high-volume transactional applications
• Code Quality and Testing Uphold excellent code quality standards employing unit testing and ensuring adherence to coding best practices Support the team in achieving high code quality reflected in quality metrics
• Technical Leadership Lead and guide a team of engineers through the software development lifecycle providing mentorship and technical expertise
• Strategic Issue Resolution Actively identify and address strategic challenges that may hinder the team s ability to achieve scientific technical and strategic goals
• Product Roadmap and Innovation Contribute to the research and development of the product roadmap including the integration of AI ML initiatives
• Deployment and Performance Tracking Collaborate closely with engineers to deploy solutions in production both in real-time and batch processes Systematically track and analyze performance metrics to ensure optimal system functioning
• Team Building and Best Practices Foster a culture of team building and knowledge sharing especially among more junior team members

Requirements & Skills

Bachelor s / Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.Overall 6+ Years of extensive experience in the software product development, design including hands‑on coding expertise using AGILE processes.Proficiency in Python API development(Fast API)Proficiency in the UI technologies like React JS , Redux , HTML5/CSS and Java ScriptingGood working experience in RDBMS like PostgreSQL, hands‑on experience in SQL is mustExperience in technologies like PySpark and big data technologies is an advantageExperience in building enterprise scale SaaS software products using Microservices architecture and cloud platform like AWS and AzureNice to haveFamiliarity with AI/ML concepts and their application is advantageous.Strong understanding of designing and developing distributed, scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications.Track record of adhering to code quality standards, unit testing, and coding best practices.Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to guide and mentor a technical team.Ability to identify and address strategic challenges while aligning with overarching goals.Strong communication and presentation skills