Software Development Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a high-caliber Software Development Engineer (SDE-1) to join our core engineering team in Chennai. In this role, you will design, build, and ship production-grade software applications while embedding AI-assisted engineering workflows into the software development lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with senior engineering leaders to deliver robust, low-latency microservices and modern digital experiences.

Target Institutions: Exclusively Tier-1 Premier Engineering Institutes (IITs, NITs, IIITs, BITS, CEG Guindy, SSN, VIT, SRM, or equivalent

Basic Skills & Prerequisites

Candidates must hold a B.E., B.Tech, or Dual Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or allied technical branches exclusively from premier engineering institutes. You should have 1 to 2 years of full-time professional experience in backend or full-stack software engineering. Candidates are expected to possess strong communication skills, an analytical problem-solving mindset, and a strong sense of technical ownership. A solid understanding of agile development processes, software development lifecycle practices, and modern version control using Git is required to succeed in this role.

Mandatory Technical Skills & Capabilities

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate strong hands-on proficiency in at least one core programming language, such as Python, Java, C or C++. You must possess a deep command of Computer Science fundamentals, including object-oriented design patterns, algorithms, and core Data Structures. Practical experience designing, querying, and managing relational or NoSQL databasessuch as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, or MongoDBis required. Additionally, you must have hands-on experience incorporating AI into your engineering workflow, including using AI-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot or Cursor, integrating LLM APIs and prompt engineering techniques.