Software Engineer, Software Architect, Senior Developer

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 no 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 s 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…