Keyloop

Senior AI Native Engineer

Keyloop  •  Hyderabad, IN (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Keyloop bridges the gap between dealers, manufacturers, technology suppliers and car buyers.

We empower car dealers and manufacturers to fully embrace digital transformation. How? By creating innovative technology that makes selling cars better for our customers, and buying and owning cars better for theirs.

We use cutting-edge technology to link our clients’ systems, departments and sites. We provide an open technology platform that’s shaping the industry for the future. We use data to help clients become more efficient, increase profitability and give more customers an amazing experience. Want to be part of it?

Role Summary

As a Senior AI Native Engineer (IC3) at Keyloop, you will be a technical leader within your team, owning complex, multi-sprint projects and setting the standard for engineering quality. You will design and implement robust, scalable solutions, mentor junior and mid-level engineers, and be a key driver of team culture and process improvements. We are tech stack agnostic: we believe a strong engineer with deep fundamentals and AI-assisted tooling can master any technology. This role is for engineers who combine deep technical expertise with strong ownership, collaboration, and the ability to influence technical direction at the team level.

Competency Expectations

Competency Expectations

Aligned with the Keyloop Engineering Career Framework, this role is assessed across five core competency domains:

Competency Domain

What We Expect

Technical Mastery & Innovation

Designs and implements robust, scalable solutions for complex, team-sized projects. Is a recognized technical expert within the team. Drives architectural decisions and champions engineering best practices.

Execution & Delivery

Owns the delivery of large, complex, multi-sprint projects. Is accountable for the operational health of the team's systems. Proactively identifies and mitigates technical risks.

Leadership & Influence

Consistently mentors and coaches IC1s and IC2s. Is a key driver of team culture and process improvements. Builds consensus around technical decisions and influences team direction.

Communication & Collaboration

Communicates complex technical ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Facilitates technical discussions, design reviews, and cross-functional alignment.

Product & Business Impact

Deeply understands the team's product domain and user needs. Actively participates in product planning, shaping technical approaches based on business context and customer value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement robust, scalable software solutions for complex, team-sized projects spanning multiple sprints
  • Lead technical design and architecture discussions within the team, ensuring solutions align with platform strategy
  • Own the end-to-end delivery of major features: from technical design through implementation, testing, deployment, and monitoring
  • Drive engineering best practices including code quality standards, testing strategies, CI/CD improvements, and effective use of AI-assisted development tools
  • Mentor and coach IC1 and IC2 engineers, accelerating their technical growth through pairing, code reviews, and guidance
  • Be accountable for the operational health and reliability of the team's systems, including incident response and post-mortems
  • Facilitate technical discussions and build consensus on architectural and design decisions
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and stakeholders to shape the team's roadmap and technical approach
  • Identify and drive process improvements that increase team velocity, quality, and developer experience
  • Proactively identify technical debt, risks, and opportunities, proposing and leading initiatives to address them
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation including design documents, ADRs, and runbooks
  • Represent the team's technical perspective in cross-team discussions and planning forums

Technical Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications

Nice to Have

Soft Skills & Behaviours

What Success Looks Like

What Sets This Role Apart

Our Guiding Principles

We are Bold: We challenge the status quo, explore new technologies, and champion high standards for quality.

We are Authentic: We engage in open, honest, and respectful dialogue. We admit when we are wrong and are transparent about risks.

We are United: We adopt a platform-first mentality, collaborate seamlessly across teams, and actively mentor others to elevate the entire team.

Why join us?

We’re on a journey to become market leaders in our space – and with that comes some incredible opportunities. Collaborate and learn from industry experts from all over the globe. Work with game-changing products and services. Get the training and support you need to try new things, adapt to quick changes and explore different paths. Join Keyloop and progress your career, your way.

An inclusive environment to thrive

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. One that respects all dimensions of diversity. We promote an inclusive culture within our business, and we celebrate different employees and lifestyles – not just on key days, but every day.

Be rewarded for your efforts

We believe people should be paid based on their performance so our pay and benefits reflect this and are designed to attract the very best talent. We encourage everyone in our organisation to explore opportunities which enable them to grow their career through investment in their development but equally by working in a culture which fosters support and unbridled collaboration.

Keyloop doesn’t require academic qualifications for this position. We select based on experience and potential, not credentials.

We are also an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

"At Keyloop, AI is a daily ally: We encourage and train every employee to use our AI tools to boost their creativity and productivity."

Keyloop

About Keyloop

As the largest global automotive technology company, Keyloop delivers cutting-edge solutions, tailored to the modern needs of auto retailers and OEMs alike. With 40 years of automotive DNA, and a deep understanding of what it takes to drive success, Keyloop solutions are delivered in over 90 countries, and trusted by more 20,000 retailers and 80 OEMs worldwide.

From the showroom to the workshop, and everything in between, its technology facilitates distinctive customer experiences between key systems, tools and departments. With modern consumers demanding increasingly high levels of service and responsiveness, Keyloop and their partners connect retailers and OEMs to consumers through every step of their journey.

Keyloop delivers a proven technology ecosystem that redesigns the automotive retail experience to cultivate lasting loyalty and optimise margins through increased efficiency, elevated experiences, and unrivalled connected data.

For more information, please visit www.keyloop.com

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Reading, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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