Founding Engineer
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 5000000 (ie INR 20-50 LPA)Min Experience: 5 years
Location: India
JobType: full-time
We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Python and FastAPI to build and scale high-performance systems in an AI-driven environment. This role focuses on developing robust backend services that power intelligent, automation-driven applications, particularly in areas involving conversational AI and large-scale data processing.
You will work on designing and building APIs, integrating AI/LLM capabilities, and ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, and efficient. The role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in the AI and voice automation space, contributing to products that streamline high-volume communication workflows across industries.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python and FastAPI
- Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices for high-performance applications
- Integrate AI/LLM or agentic workflows into backend services where applicable
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, AI/ML, and frontend to deliver end-to-end solutions
- Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability through best engineering practices
- Debug and resolve complex technical issues across services and environments
- Implement clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Contribute to architectural decisions and backend design improvements
- Support deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement of backend systems
- Strong proficiency in Python with hands-on experience in FastAPI or similar frameworks
- Solid understanding of backend development, APIs, and microservices architecture
- Educational background in Computer Engineering (B.Tech from a top-tier institute preferred)
- Exposure to AI concepts such as LLMs or Agentic AI systems is a strong advantage
- Experience working with scalable systems and handling high-throughput applications
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, product-driven environment
- Good collaboration and communication skills