Lead Software Engineer - Python For AI

Summary:

Soliton is a high-technology software company working with the top semiconductor industries in the world, looking for a Technical Lead Python for GenAI. The Technical Lead will use their core engineering capabilities to leverage Generative AI for Test and Measurement.

The applicant can expect to gain vast experience in the growing use of GenAI to address key requirements in the semiconductor industry. We do not expect the applicant to have prior experience in working with GenAI however, we do expect the applicant to be keen to learn and work in the growing landscape of GenAI.

Position Overview:

We are a 25+ year Company that serves seven of the top 20 semiconductor companies in the world. We have recently seen a rapid growth in the demand to improve the efficiency of legacy workflows using GenAI. To meet this high demand Soliton is building a brand-new team. We expect this team to solve some of the most challenging problems using the recent advancements in GenAI.

We are looking for a Technical Lead in Python, who has strong engineering capabilities and a keen interest to learn and explore its application in GenAI. The Technical Lead will design and implement software for multiple applications such as Measurement & Automation, Semiconductor Post-Silicon Validation, and Cross-platform device GUIs. This is a role where you can expect to gain vast experience in GenAI using your core know-how in Python.

Your team will ensure high-quality delivery with a strong focus on customer delight. As a Company, we exercise little to no supervision, giving ample freedom to individuals to choose how they want to work together to create great outcomes. We believe growth is an important goal for both individual and Company and believe each employee has the potential to build a sense of ownership over their own career and work.

Impact/ Growth Prospects:

A technical mastermind: As the Technical Lead, you will bring cutting-edge solutions to the table, ensuring it covers the long-term vision of our customers, many of them being Fortune 500 Companies. You will be coveted for your high benchmark on coding practices.

Gen AI Leadership expertise: You will create a niche for innovating in the space of GenAI in the area of Test and Measurement and the semiconductor industry. You will gradually build an intuition for the growing use of GenAI in this space.

Work experience with multiple stakeholders: You will ensure the outcomes of the team are par excellence, meeting the expectations of the client. You will build expertise in creating competitive timelines, drawing out the best from a highly motivated team, and understanding real-world outcomes from solutions implemented by your team.

Domain expertise Test and Measurement: Experience and understanding of the ever-expanding domain of Test and Measurement. With every device in the world from an electric toothbrush to a self-driving car requiring automated test and measurement solutions, this is a domain with multiple applications.

Key Responsibilities:

The Technical Lead will work as part of a Venture team at Soliton that is young and ambitious, looking into new growth tracks. This team will explore the use of the most recent advancements in GenAI to address the challenges of Test and Measurement.

Technical Expertise

• You will Architect and Design service-based systems comprising frontend, backend, databases and AI services.
• Configure, Deploy and Scale systems and solutions using cloud infrastructure like Azure and AWS.
• Develop, Codevelop and Guide the team from the proposed architecture and design to a functional and scalable solution.
• You will establish the best coding practices to develop, debug and design user interfaces.

Lead the Team to Excellence and Innovation

• You will lead and help the team generate and propose innovative ideas with impact analyses to customers.
• You will be setting the benchmark for the high standard of quality and attention to detail required to deliver beautiful and impactful solutions. You will take the lead to plan for and identify technical risks and issues.
• You will work with the Agile team to create a cohesive, common purpose and bring your team together to analyze performance metrics, retrospections and action plans.
• You will implement detailed Design with required prototypes to explore new concepts.

Be A Great Communicator and Leader

• You will play a key role in understanding the requirements and priorities of the customer and breaking them down for detailed estimation and planning. You will steer the execution of the plan and work closely with clients establishing strong business relationships. You will take the lead in Demos to clients and ensure high quality deliverables with required documentation.
• You will mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews and provide technical support to stakeholders in the organization.
• You will be the key lead in reporting on the status and development of Projects to senior team members. You will participate in project meetings with management and other team members.

Qualifications:

• Extensive background as a Python developer with experience of 5-10 years and engineering graduation, preferably electronics background.
• Proficiency in Python asynchronous programming (asyncio) and strong understanding of microservices architecture.
• Good understanding of design pattern and Multithreading concepts.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks, specifically pytest and familiarity with DevOps practices.
• Prior experience in Team handling is a must.
• Experience with web frameworks such as FastAPI and Django for building API-driven applications.

Good to Have:

• Experience in cloud platforms such as Azure/AWS for deploying and managing scalable services.
• Knowledge on data frameworks like LlamaIndex and LangChain
• Any academic knowledge or work experience in GenAI and/or self-driven projects would be a great plus.

Benefits:

• We want every Soliton member to grow to their highest potential. Our work environment helps individuals explore their interests and potential and reach out to the resources and people available at Soliton to realize them. Read more about what its like to work at Soliton. Soliton Employee Value Proposition - https://www.solitontech.com/soliton-employee-value-proposition/.
• Solitons choose their work hours as long as it takes into account the requirements of the job. We take special care to support mothers to excel at work while they handle their responsibilities at home.
• At Soliton, we believe that every team member contributes to our success and revenue, directly or indirectly. To recognize this, we share a portion of our profits with all Solitons. Starting from your second year with us, youll be eligible to receive a share of the company’s profits.
• Health insurance for employees and families, gym and cycle allowance – your health is a priority!

About Soliton:

Soliton Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a high-technology software company headquartered in Bangalore, India.

Soliton works with global companies, from start-ups to Fortune 500, across industries including Semiconductors, Medical Devices, Automotive, Industry 4.0, and Robotics to help them increase their competitiveness and release great products through Software Engineering Services.

Since 1997, we have been growing over 25% annually because we especially focus on raising our standards constantly, to deliver an excellent experience to both our customers and our employees.

Soliton Technologies is a certified Great Place to Work® in the Mid-Sized Organizations Category, recognized and issued by the Great Place to Work® Institute, India ranking 23rd in India and in the Top 100 in Asia. This certification is a testament to our focus on our values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Innovation.

With a team of over 400 employees across the world, we forge ahead as engineers working to our heart’s content, moving humanity forward.

Additional Details:

Hybrid/Work from office (Bangalore/Coimbatore).

For more information, visit https://www.solitontech.com/ and do read the Impact Report -https://25years.solitontech.com/the-soliton-way-anniversary-impact-report.pdf to get a glimpse of the first 25 years of our truly meaningful journey.