Principal-level backend/AI engineer (12+ yrs) looking for remote AI/ML, LLM, or founding-engineer roles at product companies and GCCs across India, the US, and the UK. Not interested in services/staffing firms.
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Babu Raj
@baburaj1
Principal Software Engineer building AI/ML & LLM systems in Python/FastAPI. 12+ years shipping backend platforms, now focused on production LLM apps.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
Principal Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience, currently at Accion Labs, specializing in Python, FastAPI, LangChain, LLM integrations, backend architecture, and AI/ML systems. I started my career later than most, working as a school administrator before moving into software development, a path that shaped how I approach problem-solving and mentoring today. Outside my day job, I build open-source tools (including MCP servers) and side projects spanning IoT, computer vision, and applied ML. I’m currently exploring remote AI/ML, LLM, and forward-deployed engineering roles at product companies and GCCs across India, the US, and the UK.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AL
Current
Principal Software Engineer
Accion Labs
Apr 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Architected and shipped production AI agent systems and led the Restricted State Backup Monitoring platform for IBM i systems. Built computer-vision pipelines and deployed full ML lifecycle on Azure ML, while establishing CI/CD and MLOps pipelines.
FA
Python Developer
Faaxy
Mar 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year)
Designed and shipped REST APIs with Django REST Framework and deployed services on Azure. Partnered with front-end engineers on API contracts to reduce integration rework.
MS
Application Developer & Administrator
Montessori High School
Jan 2018 - Mar 2020 (2 years 2 months)
Built and maintained the institution's Django web platform and customized Python Odoo modules for admissions, attendance, and reporting, automating administrative processes for over 1,000 users.
SS
System Administrator
Sabro Software Solutions
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)
Responsible for system administration and infrastructure support.
AA
IT Engineer
Al Jafari Advertising
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 11 months)
Managed infrastructure, Windows systems, and end-user support, including hardware installation, vendor coordination, and operational runbooks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
VU
Vinayaka Mission's University
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering from Vinayaka Mission's University in May 2012.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
huggingface.co/baburajrSalary expectations
4284k+ INR
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