<p><p><b>About the Opportunity :</b><br/><br/></p><p>We are a VC-backed, fast-growing startup building cutting-edge solutions in the Generative AI space.<br/><br/>As an SDE III, you will play a pivotal role in designing and scaling critical backend systems powering our GenAI platform.
</p><p><br/></p><p>Youll bring deep technical expertise to architect, build, and optimize high-throughput, low-latency microservices.
</p><p><br/></p><p>This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure and performance challenges, takes ownership of technical strategy, and can mentor junior developers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/></p><p>- Own and drive the design of distributed systems with a focus on scalability, performance, reliability, and fault-tolerance<br/><br/></p><p>- Lead development of high-volume data processing pipelines and robust backend services<br/><br/></p><p>- Optimize system performance, reduce latency, and ensure reliability of critical components<br/><br/></p><p>- Collaborate with product managers, DevOps, and data science teams to align system capabilities with business needs<br/><br/></p><p>- Establish and promote engineering best practices, including CI/CD, monitoring, and observability<br/><br/></p><p>- Mentor SDE I/II engineers and help scale the teams technical capabilities<br/><br/></p><p>- Conduct code reviews, define coding standards, and contribute to overall architecture<br/><br/><b>Required Qualifications :</b><br/><br/></p><p>- 8+ years of backend development experience, with 3+ years in technical leadership or system design-heavy roles<br/><br/></p><p>- B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science or related field from Tier 1 or Tier 2 institutes<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong system design skills: distributed systems, microservices, stream processing, high-concurrency systems<br/><br/></p><p>- Proficiency in backend languages such as Python, Java, or Go<br/><br/></p><p>- Deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and multithreaded programming<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience with building reliable systems and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with AWS/GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, and DevOps practices<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong focus on code quality, testing (unit, integration, load), and maintainability<br/><br/><b>Why Join :</b><br/><br/></p><p>- Build at the forefront of GenAI infrastructure<br/><br/></p><p>- Own and influence core system design decisions<br/><br/></p><p>- Work in a fast-paced, high-ownership engineering culture<br/><br/></p><p>- Competitive compensation, ESOPs, and flexible work policies<br/><br/><b>Experience :</b> 5 to 10 years</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)