Staff 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. The position is based in Bangalore with a hybrid work model (2 days per week in-office, remainder remote).
The Staff Software Engineer will serve as a technical authority and architectural leader for Print domain platforms and Java-based production systems, ensuring complex, business-critical print workflows operate reliably and at scale. This role combines deep Print domain expertise with hands-on system design and development, particularly across JDF/JMF-driven integrations and device-centric print ecosystems.
You will work closely with product management, QA, architects, and business stakeholders to translate complex print production requirements into scalable, high-performance technical solutions. Beyond individual contribution, you will shape platform architecture, guide engineering standards, mentor senior engineers, and drive modernization initiatives that evolve Print MIS, production workflows, and device integrations to meet long-term business and technology goals.
What You’ll Do
- Act as a Staff-level technical leader within the engineering organization, driving the design, development, and evolution of Print domain platforms and workflows
- Own the architecture and implementation of Java-based systems supporting Print MIS, production workflows, and device integrations
- Lead the development and optimization of JDF/JMF-based workflows, ensuring seamless communication between MIS, prepress, presses, and finishing equipment
- Design and implement highly reliable, scalable, and performant Java services supporting print production and automation
- Partner with product management, QA, and business stakeholders to translate complex print requirements into robust technical solutions
- Define and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural patterns across teams
- Review and approve designs and code changes, ensuring long-term maintainability and extensibility
- Drive technical decision-making for integrations with print controllers, RIPs, and DFE systems
- Identify and lead initiatives to modernize legacy print platforms and improve system performance
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to senior and mid-level engineers
- Contribute to project planning, technical roadmaps, and cross-team alignment
- Present technical designs, platform evolution plans, and outcomes to engineering leadership
- Manage and deliver work across multiple concurrent initiatives with minimal supervision
- What We’re Looking For
- 15+ years of relevant experience in software engineering with strong backend development expertise.
- Strong Java Full Stack engineering experience, with deep understanding of multithreading, object-oriented programming (OOP), and scalable backend service development.
- Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs, backend services, and integration layers for enterprise applications.
- Hands-on experience working with modern frontend frameworks such as Angular or React, enabling collaboration across the full application stack when required.
- Strong expertise in SQL and relational database design, including query optimization and performance tuning.
- Experience working with reporting and visualization tools such as iNet Crystal Clear, Crystal Reports, or DevExpress (mandatory).
- Experience developing or supporting business applications in domains such as Accounting, Billing, or Inventory management systems.
- Ability to provide hands-on technical leadership, guiding architectural decisions, enforcing engineering standards, and mentoring engineers through code reviews and design discussions.
- Strong experience collaborating with product managers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to drive technical planning and deliver complex backend initiatives reliably.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex production issues across backend services, integrations, and data layers.
- We would welcome (but not required):
- Experience working with Power BI or enterprise reporting/analytics platforms.
- Exposure to enterprise ERP or business workflow systems.
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.
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.
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 [email protected] or send an e-mail with your specific accommodation request.
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bangalore City, Bengaluru, Karnataka
