Principal Software Engineer

Great people. Greater business impact.

About CAI

CAI Software builds digital work execution platforms and software solutions that help manufacturing businesses operate with greater clarity and control. Our people bring structure to complexity by replacing fragmented, paper-based processes with connected digital workflows that improve visibility, compliance, and decision-making in real industrial environments. With 45+ years of experience and a presence across 10+ countries, CAI combines deep industry understanding with practical technology. Our team consists of ~800 employees worldwide who work across 15 core industries and support 5,000+ customers, guided by sound judgment, long-term thinking, and outcomes that endure.

CAI Business Units and the Markets We Serve

CAI Software is organized into three business units - Graphic Communications, Process Manufacturing, and Discrete Manufacturing – aligned to the markets we serve. This structure allows our teams to stay close to customer needs while operating with the scale and support of a global software company.

This role is part of our Graphic Communications business unit, which serves the global print and packaging industry with ERP and production software designed for commercial printers, packaging manufacturers, promotional and transactional print providers, sign and display manufacturers, and in-plant print operations. Our solutions help customers manage complex production environments, improve operational visibility, and deliver high-quality products efficiently and profitably.

CAI India

CAI India is a strategic investment in the company’s future. Our Bangalore Center of Excellence is a place of ownership, expertise, and accountability. Teams in India work on global products end to end, contribute to key decisions, and influence how CAI evolves as a business. This is not a support-led model, but rather a center designed to lead through knowledge, responsibility, and trust.

About the Role

This role is part of CAI Software's Graphics Communications BU and will contribute to MD CrossMedia. The position is based in Bangalore with a hybrid work model (3 days per week in-office).

The Principal Software Engineer will serve as the technical authority and architectural leader for full-stack enterprise applications built using .NET / C# and Angular. This role is responsible for designing, scaling, and evolving business-critical platforms, ensuring they are robust, secure, and aligned with long-term technology and business goals.

You will work closely with product leadership, architects, QA, and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions. Beyond hands-on development, this role will shape engineering standards, drive architectural decisions, mentor senior engineers, and guide platform modernization initiatives.

What You’ll Do

· Act as a Principal-level technical leader within the engineering organization, owning architecture and technical direction for full-stack .NET and Angular applications\

· Design, develop, and optimize server-side applications using .NET and C#

· Lead front-end architecture and development using Angular for scalable and responsive user interfaces

· Define and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural patterns across teams

· Review and approve designs and code changes, ensuring long-term maintainability, performance, and security

· Drive modernization initiatives for legacy applications and platforms

· Collaborate closely with product managers, QA, and business stakeholders to understand complex functional and non-functional requirements

· Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues across application, UI, integration, and data layers

· Mentor Lead and Senior Software Engineers, providing technical and architectural guidance

· Contribute to technical roadmaps, platform strategy, and cross-team alignment

· Present architectural decisions, platform evolution plans, and technical outcomes to engineering leadership

What We’re Looking For

· 10+ Yrs of relevant experience (guideline).

· Full stack .Net C# with Angular. eCom web dev experience as well as dynamic UI rendering experience for product designs in ERP.

· .Net C# with Angular

· Strong hands-on expertise in full-stack .NET / C# development

· Deep experience building front-end applications using Angular

· Proven ability to design and scale enterprise-grade applications

· Comfortable working with complex business logic and integration-heavy systems

· Highly analytical, with strong system design and problem-solving skills

· A clear technical communicator who can influence architecture and engineering direction

· Self-driven, ownership-oriented, and capable of operating with a high degree of autonomy

We would welcome (but not required):

· Experience with cloud-native or hybrid architectures

· Experience modernizing legacy .NET applications

· Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

· Experience working in global, product-driven engineering organizations

· Experience mentoring or leading engineers across multiple teams

Remuneration & Benefits

· Receive a competitive salary

· Be enrolled on our Employee Benefits Scheme

· Generous holidays and other employee benefits

· Get the opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing business, providing an unrivalled opportunity to develop your skillset

· Be part of a collaborative, values-led team that is working hard to grow our business, our partner’s businesses and enable our customers to survive and thrive!

· Enjoy a great progression plan with opportunities for a long-standing career within our business

· Fantastic opportunity to hire & develop your own team in the future as the business grows and requires additional resource.

Why Join Us

You’ll have the opportunity to drive some of the most critical transformation initiatives in our company’s history. This is a highly visible role working directly with senior leadership to shape the future operating model of CAI. You’ll bring clarity, discipline, and execution focus to complex cross-functional programs while gaining exposure across every function of the business.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAI Software is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law

Disability Accommodation

CAI Software endeavours to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to applicable federal and state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us at talent.acquisition@caisoft.com or send an e-mail with your specific accommodation request.