Senior Backend Engineer - EST , (Remote, India)
About this job
Level AI, a Series C startup founded in 2019, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their team remotely in India. The company transforms contact centers into strategic assets using an AI-native platform powered by Large Language Models and advanced technologies, helping organizations improve customer experience and drive growth. In this role, you will work during the EST zone, specifically from 8 PM to 4 AM IST, to provide technical coverage for US customers. A normal day involves building and maintaining products that impact millions of users, designing scalable backend solutions from broadly defined problems, collaborating with team members on system architecture, and working closely with customers to resolve their issues within an agile environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan, build, execute, and maintain entire products and features for customers.
- Design and code proper solutions starting from broadly defined problems.
- Drive engineering excellence and establish best practices.
- Collaborate with team members to create architecture and design for new and existing systems.
- Deliver high-quality products within an agile work environment.
- Partner closely with customers to address and resolve their technical issues.
Requirements
- Minimum 3-6 years of backend development experience.
- Experience in at least one higher-level programming language, preferably Python.
- Strong understanding of relational databases, data management, and REST API design.
- Sound knowledge of basic Computer Science areas including Algorithms, Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, and Databases.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work in the EST Timezone, typically from 8 PM to 4 AM IST.
- Relevant work experience from a top technology company.
Good to have
- Experience with Django, FastAPI, and MongoDB.
- Background in real-time or streaming backends.
- Familiarity with LLM-backed search and RAG.
- Machine learning experience focused on NLP.
- Degree from top engineering institutes such as B.E, B.Tech, M.E, or M.Tech.
Who should apply
This role suits experienced backend engineers with 3 to 6 years of background in top technology companies, particularly those comfortable working night shifts in the EST timezone to support US clients. Candidates should have a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and Python development. Freshers cannot apply as a minimum of 3 years of experience is required.
Frequently asked questions
What are the working hours for the Senior Backend Engineer role at Level AI?
You must work in the EST Zone, which is usually from 8 PM to 4 AM IST, to provide technical coverage for US customers.
What is the primary tech stack mentioned for the Senior Backend Engineer position?
The tech stack includes Python, Django, FastAPI, relational databases like PostgreSQL or SQL, MongoDB, and various tools such as Redis, Celery, GCP, Kubernetes, and Docker.
How many years of experience does Level AI require for this Senior Backend Engineer opening?
The posting requires a minimum of 3 to 6 years of backend experience.
Where is the Senior Backend Engineer job located?
The job is fully remote within India, though it requires working during US EST hours.
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