Lead Software Engineer (.NET, Kafka, Gurobi)

Coupa Software Inc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Well-Being Perks

Birthday Time Off

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Travel Protection

Job summary

Coupa Software Inc. in Bengaluru seeks a Lead Software Engineer - .Net with Kafka and Gurobi to drive architectural ownership across major platform areas of Coupa’s globally scaling SaaS products.

You will design and integrate AI features with LLMs and AI Gateways, collaborating with Product, Design, and Enterprise Architecture to deliver end-to-end capabilities. You will bring 8+ years in web app/platform development, strong C#, .NET Core/.NET 8+, Python, Java, and experience deploying

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science / engineering or closely related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of industry experience building web apps or platforms; 1–2 years as a pod/tech lead.
• Experience deploying production AI and/or optimization models in commercial environments.
• Strong proficiency in C#, Python, Java, .NET Core/.NET 8+, Groovy; AI assistants for efficiency.
• Deep understanding of computational complexity, data structures, algorithms.
• Excellent communication; ability to explain complex engineering to product/business.
• Mentoring others; collaborative, rigorous engineering culture.
• Embodies Coupa values and makes technical decisions for distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Domain Ownership: Architect and lead development of major platform areas.
• AI Integration: Design and implement AI features, including LLMs and AI Gateways.
• Collaboration & Delivery: Partner with Product, Design, and EA teams for end-to-end features.
• Process Improvement: Optimize performance, simplify code, enhance CI/CD pipelines.
• Customer Advocacy: Work with support and services to debug and resolve issues.

Skills

C#

Java

Python

Kafka

Gurobi

.NET 8+

AI integration

AGILE

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Operations Research

Master’s preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Jenkins

NoSQL databases

Relational databases

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - . Net with Kafka and Gurobi - 11769

Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.

Why join Coupa?

Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.

Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other. Learn more on Life at Coupa blog and hear from our employees about their experiences working at Coupa.

The Impact of a Lead Software Engineer at Coupa

At a technical level, your development team will offer application and infrastructure support for customer environments. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate across software products with engineers all over the company and the globe to plan and deploy product releases.

What You’ll Do

• Domain Ownership: Architect and lead the development of one or more major platform areas of Coupa’s globally scaling SaaS products.
• AI Integration: D esign and implement next-generation AI features, including hands-on integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and custom AI Gateways.
• Collaboration & Delivery: Partner with Product, Design, and Enterprise Architecture teams to build end-to-end features that resolve complex financial spend issues.
• Process Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to optimize performance, simplify existing system code, and enhance CI/CD pipelines.
• Customer Advocacy: Partner with customer support and professional services teams to quickly debug and resolve escalated, complex client-facing production issues.

What You Will Bring to Coupa

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science / engineering, Operations Research or a closely related field (Master’s Preferred)
• 8+ years of industry experience developing web applications or platforms, with 1-2 years of experience acting as a pod or technical lead
• Experience deploying production level AI and/or optimization models in commercial environments
• Strong programming proficiency in .NET Core/.NET 8+, Python, C#, Groovy, Java as well as the use of AI Assistants to increase efficiency
• Deep understanding of computation complexity, advanced data structures and algorithmic design
• Excellent communication skills with the proven ability to explain highly complex engineering principles to product and business leaders
• You enjoy mentoring others and are passionate about cultivating a highly collaborative, intellectually rigorous engineering culture
• You embody Coupa’s core values: Drive Success for #AllOfUs, Own Our Results, Cultivate Belonging, and Build Tomorrow Together
• The strong ability to make technical decisions with minimal direction and guide a globally distributed team in an agile ecosystem

What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Domain expertise in Supply Chain Network Design and/or Large Languagev Models
• Experience working with mathematical (MIP/MILP) and AI/ML models
• Experience with Gurobi / other Commercial Mathematical Solvers
• Experience developing and deploying microservices on cloud native platforms (AWS, GCP, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with large scale advanced relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience with enterprise message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Rescue

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

Benefits and Perks

• Global Well-Being Perks (For All Employees Globally)
• Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together.
• Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month.
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents.
• Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel.
• Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles.

Please note: In addition to these global well-being perks, Coupa offers highly competitive, location-specific benefits packages (which include comprehensive medical/dental insurance, retirement/pension plans, and life or accident protection) tailored to your primary work location. Your recruiter will walk you through the specific regional benefits package for this role during the interview process.

Coupa complies with relevant laws and regulations regarding equal opportunity and offers a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, or evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.

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