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Backend Engineer

at Emergent Labs

Bengaluru, India Mid Posted 2025-09-25

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<p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Emergent builds autonomous coding agents that replace traditional software development by generating, testing, and deploying production applications directly from plain-language intent. Our systems run in production at global scale and are used to build millions of real applications.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Since public launch, Emergent has reached <strong>$100M ARR in 8 months. 6M+ users across 190+ countries</strong> have built <strong>6.5M+ applications</strong> on Emergent. We've raised <strong>$100M+</strong>, backed by <strong>Khosla Ventures, SoftBank, Google, Lightspeed, Prosus, Together, and Y Combinator.</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">We're solving the hard part of AI-driven software creation: correctness, reliability, security, and scale in real production systems. The team is built by <strong>repeat founders, Olympiad medalists, IIT &amp; IIM alumni,</strong> and leaders from <strong>Google, Amazon, and Dropbox.</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">We're hiring builders who want ownership, speed, and impact at global scale.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Build and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Write clean, efficient code in Python and Go</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Design and optimize systems for speed, reliability, and distributed scale</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Work closely with ML, Infra, and Frontend teams to ship end-to-end features</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and tech planning</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Solve complex systems problems and contribute to architectural decisions</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">6 to 10 years of backend or systems development experience</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Proficient in Python and/or Go</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong grasp of distributed systems, concurrency, and performance optimization</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience building APIs, microservices, or cloud-native apps</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Familiar with Git, CI/CD workflows, and monitoring tools</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative environments</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Good to Have:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud infra (AWS/GCP)</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Familiarity with message queues, caching, or databases at scale</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Exposure to ML/AI engineering or infra-related tooling</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Contributions to open-source or side projects</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Why Join Us:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Build next-gen tools for 1B+ creators</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Work with a high-caliber, maker-first team</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Competitive comp and equity</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Fast learning, real impact, and clear growth path</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Benefits and Perks:</strong></p> <ol class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Daily Meals: Lunch and Dinner provided</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Family Insurance: 3 Lakhs worth of coverage for you and your family</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Flexible Working Hours: Work arrangements that fit your life and commitments</li> </ol> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Let's build the future of software together.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

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