Posted 15 August, 2026
Principal Software Engineer (C++ / Python / AI Systems)
HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA.
Gurugram,Haryana,IN,122016
Full Time
Reference: 7_569921_18724
About the Role
Hella Gutmann is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Data Engineer / Principal Software Engineer to join ourIndia Software Development Centre. This role is ideal for a highly skilledtechnologist with ~15 years of software engineering experience, strongexpertise 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 implementingscalable 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.
Hella Gutmann is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Data Engineer / Principal Software Engineer to join ourIndia Software Development Centre. This role is ideal for a highly skilledtechnologist with ~15 years of software engineering experience, strongexpertise 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 implementingscalable 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.
