Senior Data Scientist AI Engineer Specialist
Flipkart • Bengaluru, India • Hybrid • Full-time • Publish Date:
About the Role
Flipkart invites applications for the Senior Data Scientist AI Engineer Specialist position at its Bengaluru center (India). Anchored in the Software Engineering group, this role combines hands-on execution across high-throughput data processing engines and customer-facing product modules with strategic accountability for defect escape rate, code review turnaround, and throughput scalability.
Working at the intersection of Software Engineering and regional delivery in Bengaluru, you will collaborate with DevOps platform teams, security engineers, and UX designers to architect security-compliant service modules with strict error handling and failover and observability telemetry, latency optimizations, and zero-downtime releases. Strong command over System Design, Cloud Architecture, Problem Solving, CI/CD is essential to sustain defect escape rate, code review turnaround, and throughput scalability.
The Senior Data Scientist AI Engineer Specialist position at Flipkart (Bengaluru) carries an annual CTC range of ₹16L – ₹28L per annum (approx. ₹1,33,333 – ₹2,33,333 per month gross), benchmarked to mid-senior level standards in Software Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and scale mission-critical software solutions and distributed systems for Flipkart.
- Collaborate with Product Management, DevOps, and QA teams to define scalable architecture patterns.
- Champion engineering excellence through thorough code reviews, unit testing, and continuous deployment.
- Drive performance tuning, latency optimization, and robust API design.
Required Qualifications & Technical Stack
- 5–10 years of hands-on professional experience in relevant domain.
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in engineering or relevant academic discipline.
- Proven track record in driving scalable results, team leadership, and stakeholder management.
- Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities and exceptional communication skills.
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
- Prior exposure to scaling cloud-native microservices and automated deployment pipelines within Software Engineering teams in Bengaluru or comparable Indian enterprise hubs.
- Familiarity with automation workflows, APM & Distributed Tracing and Git, Docker & Kubernetes, and modern reporting standards.
- Experience mentoring cross-functional contributors or managing end-to-end delivery SLAs.
Core Technologies & Tools
System Design, Cloud Architecture, Problem Solving, CI/CD, Agile Execution, TypeScript / Java / Python, Microservices, REST & GraphQL APIs
Salary & Compensation Breakdown
Annual CTC Range: ₹16L - ₹28L / yr • Experience Benchmark: 5 - 10 Years (Senior Level)
Annual CTC is structured between ₹16 Lakhs and ₹28 Lakhs per annum (approx. ₹1,33,333 – ₹2,33,333/month) based on interview performance, System Design & Cloud Architecture depth, and 5 to 10 years of progressive experience. Package includes fixed base pay, statutory provident fund, medical insurance, and performance-linked incentives at Flipkart.
Perks & Benefits: Comprehensive Medical Insurance • Flexible Work / Remote Options • Annual Performance Bonus • Learning & Development Stipend • Stock Options / Wellness Benefits
Work Location & Regional Hub — Bengaluru, India (Hybrid)
This Senior Data Scientist AI Engineer Specialist opening is based in Bengaluru, India under a Hybrid work arrangement. Candidates located in Bengaluru or willing to operate from the Bengaluru regional corridor will collaborate directly with Flipkart's Software Engineering unit during standard Indian business hours.
About Flipkart — Company Profile & Details
Flipkart is a verified employer operating within the Software Engineering and enterprise solutions ecosystem with active delivery operations in Bengaluru, India. Known for structured execution across high-throughput data processing engines and customer-facing product modules, Flipkart partners with DevOps platform teams, security engineers, and UX designers to build resilient products, client services, and sustainable career pathways for mid-senior level professionals.
Industry / Practice: Software Engineering • Regional Hub: Bengaluru, India, India • Verification: GST & KYC Verified Employer
How to Apply for Senior Data Scientist AI Engineer Specialist at Flipkart
- Click "Apply Now" on this page and verify your candidate profile, contact details, and updated resume highlighting System Design, Cloud Architecture, Problem Solving.
- Complete the role-readiness screening check confirming your 5 to 10 years of progressive experience and availability for the Bengaluru (Hybrid) mandate.
- Shortlisted profiles undergo a structured evaluation with Flipkart's Software Engineering hiring panel focused on security-compliant service modules with strict error handling and failover and practical problem-solving.
- Final discussion with Flipkart leadership covering role expectations, onboarding timeline in Bengaluru, and the ₹16L – ₹28L / yr compensation package.