Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Apply now if you enjoy solving the hardest problems and thrive on rapid iteration: https://nugen.in/careers/8

Build and optimize Nugen's Domain-Aligned AI™ platform that enables predictable AI reliability in industries. Design scalable backend services, mentor our growing engineering team, and drive rapid iteration in a fast-moving startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of technical architecture decisions
• Mentor junior developers and establish engineering best practices
• Design scalable microservices for AI reliability platform
• Collaborate with research scientists on production AI features
• Drive fast feature development while maintaining code quality

Essential Requirements

• 5+ years building production backend systems with Python and modern frameworks like FastAPI
• Experience leading and mentoring software engineers
• Hands-on experience with: FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker
• Cloud infrastructure experience (AWS/Azure) and kubernetes/terraform containerization
• Startup mindset: pragmatic, bias toward action, comfortable with rapid iteration over premature optimization
• Bonus: AI/ML systems model deployment experience
• Always learn-do-learn-do mindset
• Proficiency with coding agents like cursor/claude code/etc.

What We Value

• Build fast, ship fast - ship working features, optimize later
• Strong communication and patience for long-term vision
• Early-stage startup experience preferred
• Debugging skills and independent problem-solving

What You Get

• High-impact role shaping AI reliability platform
• Direct collaboration with founders and research team
• Competitive cash and equity package