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.

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

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 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