Founding Backend Engineer

Weekday Partner Network

Founding Backend Engineer

Weekday Partner Network

Job descriptionApplication

This role is part of the “Weekday Partner Network”, i.e., posted by one of our clients

About the role

We are seeking a Founding Backend Engineer to join a fast-growing AI-first startup based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. This role offers the opportunity to own and build foundational backend systems end-to-end, including APIs, data models, asynchronous job orchestration, authentication, billing, and system reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core backend architecture from day one.

• Own backend systems including API development, data modeling, async job orchestration, authentication, and billing.

• Ensure system reliability and scalability to support a rapidly growing user base.

• Collaborate directly with the founding team in a high-ownership, fast-paced environment.

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (in-office, 5 days a week)

• Experience: 3 - 6 years

• Compensation: ₹30–60 LPA fixed, flexible for exceptional candidates.

• Why Join?

• Opportunity to own and shape the core backend architecture from the ground up.

• Work closely with founders in a small, agile, and fast-moving team.

• Contribute to an AI-native product currently serving over 10,000 businesses.

• Good-to-have skills

• API developmentdata modelingasynchronous job orchestrationauthenticationbilling systemsbackend architecturesystem reliability

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