Principal Software Engineer (C++ / Python / AI Systems)

Principal Software Engineer (C++ / Python / AI Systems)

About the Role

Hella Gutmann is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Data Engineer / Principal Software Engineer to join our India Software Development Centre. This role is ideal for a highly skilled technologist with ~15 years of software engineering experience, strong expertise in C++, Python, and a passion for building intelligent, AI-driven data platforms - preferably within the automotive domain. You will play a key role in designing and implementing scalable data and AI systems that power next-generation vehicle diagnostics, telematics, and service solutions, with a focus on Agentic AI systems, automation, and intelligent decision-making frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design & Engineering

• Design and implement high-performance, scalable data pipelines and platforms using C++ and Python.

• Architect solutions for processing large-scale automotive data (vehicle diagnostics, telemetry, IoT streams).

• Ensure performance, reliability, and maintainability of distributed systems.

• Data Engineering

• Build and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines, real-time streaming systems, and data lakes.

• Work with structured and unstructured datasets from automotive systems.

• Ensure data governance, quality, and availability.

• Collaboration & Leadership

• Lead technical design discussions and mentor senior/junior engineers.

• Collaborate with global teams across Germany and other locations.

• Drive engineering best practices, code quality, and innovation.

• Translate business needs into technical solutions aligned with automotive standards.

• Your Qualifications

• Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience.

• Strong hands-on expertise in: C++, Python

• Work with SQL databases for data storage, querying, and validation.

• Proven experience in: Building distributed systems and data pipelines; Working with large-scale data processing systems

• Strong understanding of: System design, algorithms, and performance optimization

• Automotive protocols (CAN, OBD-II, ODX, OTX, UDS, and DoIP)

• Software architecture (microservices, event-driven systems)

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive industry (OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, diagnostics, telematics).

• Experience with AI/ML systems, including exposure to: LLMs, AI agents, or intelligent automation frameworks

• Agentic AI frameworks (multi-agent systems, autonomous workflows)

• Cloud platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP)

• Streaming technologies (Kafka, Flink, Spark)

• Knowledge of KOS(Knowledge organization system)

• Familiarity with: Data platforms and big data ecosystems

• Experience leading global engineering teams or large initiatives

• Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to operate at architectural and hands-on levels

• Leadership mindset with mentoring capability

• Innovation-driven and adaptable to emerging technologies

• Excellent communication in English language and cross-cultural collaboration

• Travel

• Travel: 1-2 month stay at other work location

• Note: Forvia HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

• HELLA India Autoparts & Services

• Plot no 184, udhog vihar

• Phase 1