Lead AI Developer / AI Expert

Assa Abloy India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Flexible hybrid

Gift vouchers

Meals allowance

Daycare support

NPS contributions

Rewards program

Referral bonus

Job summary

SKIDATA in Bangalore, India, is seeking a Senior AI Expert to lead practical AI adoption across the software lifecycle. You’ll drive architecture, design, and engineering, mentor teams across locations, and drive AI-enabled standards with security and maintainability at the forefront.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration with developers and architects, and evaluating new AI tools and frameworks.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AI/Generative AI technologies, or equivalent recent, demonstrable experience applying AI extensively in real-world software engineering
• Strong hands-on expertise in modern software development, architecture, design patterns, APIs, cloud-based systems, testing, and engineering practices
• Practical experience with AI-powered development tools such as Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent
• Real projects where AI measurably improved development speed, quality, automation, or engineering outcomes
• Proven ability to mentor senior and junior engineers and influence teams without formal authority
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and technical communication skills
• A pragmatic, hands-on mindset that balances innovation with quality, security, maintainability, and business value
• Strong curiosity, a passion for experimentation, and a drive to keep learning emerging AI technologies
• Experience with LLM ecosystems (e.g., Anthropic/Claude, OpenAI), prompt and context engineering, AI agent workflows, LLM integration, locally hosted or open-source LLMs, AI coding standards and governance, or leading AI transformation within an engineering organization is a plus

Responsibilities

• Drive practical AI adoption across the software development lifecycle.
• Partner with development teams to uncover engineering challenges and co-create AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead by example using AI to improve productivity and quality.
• Mentor and inspire software teams across locations through hands-on sessions and coaching.
• Turn experiments into standards by establishing repeatable AI workflows and governance.
• Explore next-gen AI tools and frameworks, including locally hosted/open-source options.
• Champion an AI-first mindset while safeguarding quality, security, and maintainability.

Skills

Software engineering

AI/Generative AI

Cloud-based systems

APIs

Code reviews

Mentoring

Technical communication

LLM ecosystems

Prompt engineering

Problem solving

Tools

Cursor

Claude

GitHub Copilot

Job description

AI Expert (m/f/d) SKIDATA is a global leader in access solutions for mobility, parking, mountain destinations, airports, shopping centres, stadiums, and attractions, combining long-term reliability with cutting-edge innovation through the hybrid integration of hardware and software across IoT, cloud, and mobility technologies. As part of our ongoing digital transformation, we are investing boldly in AI-driven engineering and intelligent automation, and we’re now looking for a passionate, hands-on Software Expert – Lead AI Developer in Bangalore, India, to lead the practical adoption of AI across our software development lifecycle and help shape how we build the next generation of intelligent access systems.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Practical AI Adoption: Bring AI to life across the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements, architecture, and coding to code review, testing, debugging, documentation, refactoring, and maintenance.
• Partner with Development Teams: Work side by side with engineers and architects to uncover real day-to-day engineering challenges and co-create pilot AI-enabled solutions that make a tangible difference.
• Lead by Example: Use AI extensively in your own daily engineering work and demonstrate measurable improvements in productivity and quality.
• Mentor and Inspire: Act as an AI technical leader and mentor for software engineering teams across locations, through hands‑on workshops, coaching sessions, and knowledge‑sharing activities.
• Turn Experiments into Standards: Establish practical guidelines and repeatable workflows for responsible AI‑assisted development, and integrate them into existing processes together with architects, technical managers, and engineering leaders.
• Explore What’s Next: Evaluate emerging AI development tools, models, frameworks, and agentic approaches, including locally hosted and open‑source LLMs, with a clear view of their cost, performance, and operational trade‑offs.
• Champion an AI‑First Mindset: Help teams embrace AI‑first engineering while safeguarding quality, security, and maintainability, and bring relevant external developments into the organization where they create real value.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with AI/Generative AI technologies, or equivalent recent, demonstrable experience applying AI extensively in real‑world software engineering
• Strong hands‑on expertise in modern software development, architecture, design patterns, APIs, cloud‑based systems, testing, and engineering practices
• Practical experience with AI‑powered development tools such as Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent
• Real projects where AI measurably improved development speed, quality, automation, or engineering outcomes
• Proven ability to mentor senior and junior engineers and influence teams without formal authority
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and technical communication skills
• A pragmatic, hands‑on mindset that balances innovation with quality, security, maintainability, and business value
• Strong curiosity, a passion for experimentation, and a drive to keep learning emerging AI technologies
• Experience with LLM ecosystems (e.g., Anthropic/Claude, OpenAI), prompt and context engineering, AI agent workflows, LLM integration, locally hosted or open‑source LLMs, AI coding standards and governance, or leading AI transformation within an engineering organization is a plus

What You Can Expect

• Health Insurance – Group Mediclaim (₹5L floater) covering employee, spouse & children; plus Group Personal Accident & Term Life Insurance (2x annual CTC each)
• Wellness – Annual health check‑up + ₹5,000/year reimbursement for gym, yoga & wellness memberships
• Leave – 30 working days/year + 13 national holidays; Maternity (26 weeks), Paternity (5 days), Miscarriage & Marriage leave
• Flexible Work – Hybrid model with up to 8 WFH days/month
• Gift Vouchers – For birthdays, weddings & newborns
• Meals & Snacks – ₹1,500/month via Pluxee Cards
• Daycare Support – Creche/daycare reimbursement for women employees (up to 2 children)
• Financial Benefits – NPS contributions, Gratuity, short‑term loans via HDFC Bank
• Rewards – Spot & Bravo awards, Service Completion Awards (3/5/10 years)
• Referral Bonus – ₹35,000 per successful referral

Location and Working Conditions

Bangalore, India | Full‑time

Your Personal Contact

Chandan V – Recruiter – [e-mail]

Innovative solutions at the cutting edge, a dynamic and forward‑thinking work environment, and diverse opportunities – welcome to the world of SKIDATA. Join our strong, international team now and help shape the future of modern access solutions with your creativity and expertise. When you join our SKIDATA team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 62,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries.

Experience Level

Senior Level