Principal Architect (Management Company Tech)

D. E. Shaw India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Collegial working environment

Benefits supporting professional growth

Job summary

D. E. Shaw India Private Limited is looking for a skilled software professional to design and deliver scalable enterprise applications. The role involves architectural design, collaboration with stakeholders, and driving innovation.

Ideal candidates should possess at least 8 years of relevant experience, strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++, and exceptional data engineering capabilities. We offer a supportive environment and an attractive compensation package.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in software development.
• Expertise in data structures and algorithms.
• Proven project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high‑performance enterprise applications.
• Implement robust data strategies including data pipelines and storage design.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and teams to define platform design.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Data Engineering

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science

Job description

About the Company

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $90 billion in investment capital as of March 1, 2026, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

What You'll Do Day-to-Day

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable, high‑performance enterprise applications across the full technology stack.
• Architect and implement robust data strategies that include data pipelines, data infrastructure, business data modeling, computation framework, and storage design.
• Drive database performance through optimized queries and efficient application design.
• Develop both high‑level and low‑level designs, ensuring scalability, availability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product teams, and tech leadership to define and implement platform design and ensure accountability in delivery.
• Champion innovation by encouraging experimentation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of new technologies and processes to enhance platform capabilities and delivery outcomes.

Who We're Looking For

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Programming expertise in Python (preferred), Java, or C++, with the technical depth to lead meaningful architecture and code reviews.
• Expertise in standard algorithms, data structures, and performance‑oriented application design.
• Experience building and delivering full‑stack products, integrating front‑end, back‑end, and data layers.
• Experience building data platforms end‑to‑end, including data ingestion pipelines, data infrastructure, and storage design.
• Exceptional data engineering expertise across data modeling, including dimensional and multidimensional modeling, data pipeline development, computation engine, and computation frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders effectively, bridge communication gaps, and build trust across teams.
• Proven project management capabilities, with a big‑picture perspective and the ability to break down complex initiatives into actionable plans.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and technical problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate alternative approaches and optimize solutions.
• The ability to balance deep technical expertise with strategic vision to deliver solutions aligned with evolving business needs.
• Exceptional passion for building impactful technology solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Preferred Qualification

• Exposure to financial data modeling.

Benefits

We offer an attractive compensation package, a casual, collegial working environment, and a range of benefits that support professional growth and well‑being.

EEO Statement

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.