Lead Software Developer (AI - Full Stack Developer)

3M is hiring a Lead Software Developer (AI - Full Stack Developer) in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

Level's read on this job

Builds AI ●●●● is how Level rates this software engineer role: the job is building AI systems.
Tools and skills the posting cites include software development, research and information management.
Level classifies it as a lead role.
Level lists 788 other open roles at 3M.
The role was posted in the last few days.

AI in this role

Lead software development and research for AI-focused systems and information management at 3M.

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3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description:

Performs complex research and analysis as well as investigates business needs with respect to information management. Directs and coordinates efforts to maintain and upgrade current systems. Most senior level position. Does not carry any people management responsibility.

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How we rate this

Lead Software Developer (AI - Full Stack Developer) at 3M rates 80 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Lead Software Developer (AI - Full Stack Developer) is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The role is based in IN, BANGALORE.
The job was posted on November 12, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

Prepare for this job

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Software DevelopmentResearchInformation ManagementFull Stack

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Pay

Typical software engineer job: $167k

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Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where software development was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where research was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where information management was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where full stack was part of your work. What did you do?
How would you decide a model or AI system is ready to ship?

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List these exact terms on your resume: Software Development, Research, Information Management, and Full Stack. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
Lead with what you built, trained or shipped. This role is judged on the AI system itself, not the tools around it.

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