Graph Database Expert

Why Join HYCU?     HYCU is the fastest-growing leader in the multi-cloud and SaaS data  protection as a service  industry. By bringing true SaaS-based data backup and recovery to on-premises, cloud-native, and SaaS IT environments, the company provides unrivaled data protection, migration, disaster recovery, and ransomware protection to thousands of companies worldwide. The company's award-winning R-Cloud platform  eliminates  complexity, risk, and the  high cost  of legacy-based solutions, providing data protection simplicity to make it the #1 SaaS Data Protection platform. With an industry leading NPS score of 91, HYCU has raised $140M in VC funding to date and is based in Boston, Mass. Learn more at  www.hycu.com.   Overview     We are seeking a   Knowledge Engineer (Graph Database Expert) that will  be responsible  for  structuring enterprise data into semantic and contextual representations that enable Generative AI systems to retrieve, reason, and explain insights accurately.     We are building next-generation Generative AI products that deliver actionable data insights at enterprise scale. Our platform  leverages  Large Language Models (LLMs), knowledge graphs, metadata systems, and semantic layers to ensure AI systems are  accurate , explainable, and grounded in enterprise data. We focus on creating trusted AI systems that enterprises can rely on for critical decision-making.     Location :      Bangalore , India (Hybrid; 3 days onsite/2 days remote)      What  You’ll  Do:     Design and  maintain   knowledge  schemas, metadata models, and semantic representations for AI systems   Develop and manage knowledge graphs and contextual data layers to support AI grounding   Enable explainability and traceability of AI-generated insights   Collaborate with AI, data, and product teams to align knowledge models with business use cases   Continuously improve  knowledge  quality, relevance, and coverage   Design and evolve enterprise knowledge models used by AI systems   Ensure AI outputs are grounded in trusted, well-structured knowledge   Work closely with LLM and Applied AI engineers to improve retrieval accuracy   Implement standards for metadata quality, consistency, and lineage   Identify  gaps in knowledge coverage and propose improvements       What  We’re  Looking For:     Bachelor’s or  Master’s degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, or  a related  field   6–9 years of experience in knowledge engineering, data modeling, or semantic systems   Experience working with enterprise data platforms and analytics systems   Exposure to AI-powered or data-intensive products is a strong plus   Strong experience in data modeling, metadata management, and semantic design   Hands-on experience with knowledge graphs, ontologies, or graph databases   Understanding of  how LLMs consume structured and unstructured knowledge   Proficiency  in querying and transforming large datasets   Familiarity with explainability, lineage, and governance concepts for AI systems     Technical Skills Required: Core Skills   Data modeling   Schema design (JSON, relational, hybrid)   Graph-like thinking (Neo4j or similar)   Entity relationship modeling   Index mapping strategy (OpenSearch)   Preferred   GRAPH  DB experience   Search schema tuning   Ontology modeling exposure   Elasticsearch mappings experience   Attributes of a Successful  HYCUer  in this role:     Self-starter and strategic thinker who  thinks outside the box     Takes  responsibility and ownership for driving successful outcomes.  You’re  results-driven with a winning attitude    Team player! You have excellent people and management skills to interact with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams and third parties    Hands-on and builders' mentality with an entrepreneurial mindset and intrinsic motivation    Obsessed with being customer-focused – We know our customers and are advocates for their voice and point of view across HYCU    Intellectual curiosity, always open for continuous learning/growth mindset        Who We Are:     Our Core Values:  Authenticity ,  Grit  and  Empathy  are at the heart of everything we do at HYCU. All of us at HYCU take ownership in shaping and contributing to our culture. We pride ourselves in developing an inclusive and diverse company that supports our employees and customers to do extraordinary things .           The following is how we approach each Core Value:      Authenticity  – To be authentic means to be who we are and do it well. Focus your energy on being who YOU are. Be true to yourself. Authenticity also extends to our products. Understanding where we are truly the best fit for our customers and when we are not. And finally, authenticity in relationships: ensuring that we are honest and do what we say  we’re  going to do .        Grit  – To  win  we need to want it. Every team member needs to be able to jump in and help at every turn. Whether  it’s  staying late to help a colleague or customer or  finding  a better process and making sure  it’s  communicated cross-functionally. You just  have to  do it and love it…and never stop trying .        Empathy  – We need to care about each other, about our clients, about our business, and about the world around us. That might seem like a tall order, but if we  don’t  live in a constant state of empathy, if we  don’t  strive to truly put ourselves in another person’s shoes, we cannot truly serve the market.        "We are at our best when we stay true to our Core Values."~  Simon Taylor, CEO       What We Offer:   Come work for one of CRN’s “ Cloud 100 Companies for 2026 ”. At HYCU  you’ll  have the opportunity to build your career with a “Visionary” B2B SaaS company from  Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Enterprise BackUp . HYCU provides an excellent benefits package including Medical Insurance, generous time off, and more. We offer career development programs and an inclusive global culture. All our employees  participate  in our equity program.