Senior Backend Engineer (AI focus)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (AI focus) in India.

You will join a globally distributed engineering organization building the core infrastructure behind AI-powered payroll and HR systems used by companies operating across more than 100 countries. In this role, you will design and build backend services that embed AI capabilities directly into production workflows, enabling automation, intelligence, and scalability across critical business processes. You will collaborate closely with machine learning engineers, product teams, and operations to bring AI-driven features into real-world use cases. The environment is fast-paced, highly technical, and focused on building reliable, high-performance distributed systems at global scale. You will also work with complex data pipelines, integrations, and APIs to support intelligent decision-making systems. This is a high-impact role for an engineer passionate about combining backend architecture with applied AI in production systems.

Accountabilities:

• Design, build, and maintain backend services that integrate AI capabilities into payroll and HR workflows at scale.
• Develop and optimize APIs and system integrations to support AI-driven features across distributed platforms.
• Collaborate with ML engineers and product teams to translate AI models into production-ready services.
• Work with complex data pipelines, including ETL processes, and handle structured and unstructured data sources.
• Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance across high-volume global applications.
• Build and maintain PostgreSQL-based data models and backend architectures supporting critical workflows.
• Contribute to the integration of third-party AI APIs and services into production environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues, ensuring stability and continuous improvement of services.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and engineering best practices across teams.
• Support experimentation and delivery of AI-powered features that improve automation and user experience.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in backend or full-stack engineering roles.
• Strong expertise in JavaScript/Node.js and experience with PostgreSQL databases.
• Proven experience designing and building scalable APIs and distributed backend systems.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Gemini, or similar) into production systems.
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL processes, and handling messy or unstructured data.
• Familiarity with Python scripting for automation or AI-related workflows is a strong plus.
• Experience building or supporting AI-powered features such as chatbots or conversational systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of prompt engineering principles and modern AI application patterns is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in complex, fast-moving environments.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional, distributed teams.
• Ability to design clean, maintainable, and high-performance backend architectures.

Benefits:

• Fully remote-first working model with global team collaboration
• Competitive compensation with stock grant opportunities (based on role and location)
• Flexible work arrangements with optional co-working space access
• Opportunity to build AI-powered systems at massive global scale
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI, backend architecture, and distributed systems
• Inclusive, international work culture spanning 100+ countries
• Strong focus on learning, innovation, and professional growth
• Additional benefits and perks based on country and employment status

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