Senior Software Engineer - AI

Deutsche Post; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

42 days annual leave

Medical insurance (Self + Family)

In house training programs

Job summary

DHL IT Services in Chennai is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to design, implement, and scale AI-powered solutions using Python and GenAI. You will drive AI workflows across business domains with a global IT team, accelerating time to market and ensuring secure, scalable outcomes.

The role covers DevSecOps practices, ADK and other AI frameworks, and requires strong English communication. Hybrid work, training programs, and medical coverage are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Python, prompt engineering, generative AI technologies, and delivering AI-powered solutions in real-world environments.
• Knowledge of AI development frameworks and tools such as ADK is a plus.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps processes and tools; familiarity with cross‑region collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Identify, design, and implement AI solutions that improve business and IT processes.
• Evaluate challenges, decompose problems into AI-enabled workflows, and select models and architectures for measurable outcomes.

Skills

Python

Prompt engineering

Generative AI

Java

Node.js

DevSecOps

English communication

Tools

ADK

Git

Job description

Your IT Future, Delivered.

Senior AI Engineer (Python, GenAI)

With a global team of 5600+ IT professionals, DHL IT Services connects people and keeps the global economy running by continuously innovating and creating sustainable digital solutions. We work beyond global borders and push boundaries across all dimensions of logistics. You can leave your mark shaping the technology backbone of the biggest logistics company of the world. All our offices have earned #GreatPlaceToWork certification, reflecting our commitment to exceptional employee experiences.

Digitalization. Simply delivered.

At IT Services, we are passionate about technology. Our team is continuously expanding. No matter your level of Architecture proficiency, you can always grow within our diverse environment.

#DHL #DHLITServices #GreatPlace

Grow together.

The role of an AI Engineer is the pathfinder for the Engineering team. AI Engineers need to be able to understand the challenges on the ground and find solution to improve efficiency in delivering solutions for faster time to market. AI Engineer is proficient in leveraging available AI tools in applying real world use cases for better productivity.

Ready to embark on the journey? Here’s what we are looking for:

As a Senior AI Engineer, you bring strong hands-on experience with Python, prompt engineering, generative AI technologies, and the successful delivery of AI-powered solutions in real-world business environments. Experience with AI development frameworks and tools such as ADK is a strong advantage. You will play a key role in identifying, designing, and implementing AI solutions that improve business and IT processes, increase productivity, and accelerate time to market.

You are able to evaluate business challenges, decompose complex problems into AI-enabled workflows, and select the most appropriate models, architectures, and techniques to achieve measurable outcomes. Experience with context engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Model Context Protocol (MCP), agent-based systems, and AI orchestration frameworks is highly desirable. You are expected to design reliable, scalable, and secure AI solutions that deliver accurate, relevant, and high-quality results while aligning with enterprise standards and governance requirements.

Ready to embark on the journey? Here’s what we are looking for:

As a Senior AI Engineer, having Python experience, Prompt Engineering and Generative AI models, use cases knowledge is a huge plus. Very good knowledge of Software Development Methodologies and DevSecOps process and tools and Java & Node.js programming language will also be an integral part of this role.

You are a GenAI aficionado, therefore you have a good understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and project management tools, analytical and soft skills. You are able to work independently prioritize and organize your tasks under time and workload pressure. Working in a multinational environment, you can expect cross-region collaboration with teams around the globe, thus being advanced in spoken and written English will be certainly useful.

An array of benefits for you:

• Hybrid work arrangements to balance in-office collaboration and home flexibility.
• Annual Leave: 42 days off apart from Public / National Holidays.
• Medical Insurance: Self + Spouse + 2 children. An option to opt for Voluntary Parental Insurance (Parents / Parent -in-laws) at a nominal premium covering pre existing disease.
• In House training programs: professional and technical training certifications.