Senior Software Engineer - Backend
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LocationBangalore , Bangalore
SenioritySenior
Experience3–7 yrs
DepartmentEngineering
EquityIncluded
Company size201–500 people
PostedSep 25, 2025 · 1y ago
Verified live3d ago
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Posted by the company on Sep 25, 2025
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3 to 7 years of backend or systems development experience
Proficient in Python and/or Go
Strong grasp of distributed systems, concurrency, and performance optimization
Experience building APIs, microservices, or cloud-native apps
Familiar with Git, CI/CD workflows, and monitoring tools
Comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative environments
Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud infra (AWS/GCP)
Familiarity with message queues, caching, or databases at scale
Exposure to ML/AI engineering or infra-related tooling
Contributions to open-source or side projects
Skills
Python
Go
Git
CI/CD
Kubernetes
Docker
AWS
GCP
message queues
caching
databases
ML/AI
monitoring tools
Benefits
Free meals
Health insurance
Unlimited PTO
Flexible hours
About the company
Emergent builds autonomous coding agents that replace traditional software development by generating, testing, and deploying production applications directly from plain-language intent. Our systems run in production at global scale and are used to build millions of real applications.
Since public launch, Emergent has crossed $100M in ARR and grown to over 10M users across 190+ countries. We’re backed by Khosla Ventures, SoftBank, Google, Lightspeed, Prosus, Together, and Y Combinator.
We’re solving the hard part of AI-driven software creation: correctness, reliability, security, and scale in real production systems. The team is built by repeat founders, Olympiad medalists, IIT & IIM alumni, and leaders from Google, Amazon, and Dropbox.
We’re hiring builders who want ownership, speed, and impact at global scale.
What You’ll Do:
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Build and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services
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Write clean, efficient code in Python and Go
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Design and optimize systems for speed, reliability, and distributed scale
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Work closely with ML, Infra, and Frontend teams to ship end-to-end features
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Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and tech planning
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Solve complex systems problems and contribute to architectural decisions
What We’re Looking For:
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3 to 7 years of backend or systems development experience
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Proficient in Python and/or Go
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Strong grasp of distributed systems, concurrency, and performance optimization
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Experience building APIs, microservices, or cloud-native apps
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Familiar with Git, CI/CD workflows, and monitoring tools
•
Comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative environments
Good to Have:
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Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud infra (AWS/GCP)
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Familiarity with message queues, caching, or databases at scale
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Exposure to ML/AI engineering or infra-related tooling
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Contributions to open-source or side projects
Why Join Us:
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Build next-gen tools for 1B+ creators
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Work with a high-caliber, maker-first team
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Competitive comp and equity
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Fast learning, real impact, and clear growth path
Benefits and Perks:
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Daily Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provided
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Family Insurance: 5 Lakhs worth of coverage for you and your family
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Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed
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Flexible Working Hours: Work arrangements that fit your life and commitments
Let’s build the future of software together.