Full-stack Software Engineer for AI Applications

We are looking for highly-motivated Full-Stack Software Engineers to work on challenging social-impact R&D project on applying AI for Urban Mobility. This is a full-time, in-person role at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

Rolling application with position open for immediate hiring.

About the Project 

Join IISc in solving one of Bengaluru’s most pressing challenges—traffic congestion! This staff position will work with a larger team of faculty, scientists and software engineers to develop cutting-edge AI-driven technology solutions to support sustainable urban mobility. The project combines innovation, societal impact, applied ML and real-world applications, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate developer wanting to make a change.

Responsibilities 

• Design and develop scalable web applications to address traffic management challenges. 
• Build dynamic front-end interfaces using React, enhancing user experience and functionality. 
• Develop robust back-end systems with Flask, ensuring seamless API integrations. 
• Work with SQL databases to manage relational data and write efficient queries to retrieve structured data. 
• Optimize application performance for scalability and efficiency. 
• Collaborate with data scientists and urban mobility experts as part of an interdisciplinary team from IISc to implement innovative solutions on the field. 

Necessary Skills 

• Experience with Flask/Django for backend development, including API design and authentication (preferably JWT Extended). 
• Proficiency in React, UI/UX design principles, and modern front-end frameworks. 
• Strong knowledge of full stack development, including databases, API integration, and relational database management (SQL). 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a research-driven environment with active deadlines.
• A passion for solving real-world problems through technology to achieve social impact.

Good to Have Skills

• Familiarity with modern state management solutions (e.g., Zustand, Redux, TanStack Query). 
• Hands-on experience with SQLAlchemy and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL). 
• Experience with at least one AWS service (e.g., EC2, RDS, SES). 

Benefits 

• Opportunity to work on a high-impact research project using state of the art AI and Computer Vision models, GPU accelerators and Cloud technologies.
• Contribute to meaningful societal change through innovations in traffic management, congestion reduction and sustainable urban planning.
• Mentorship from IISc faculty and industry experts in a dynamic, research-driven environment. 
• Opportunities for career progression in an R&D and higher studies.
• Pay as per Government of India/DST norms based on training and experience

How to Apply 

Interested candidates can apply by submitting this google form: https://forms.gle/KheQ95vyS5U446dg9