Job Description
Software Engineer, Backend (mid level)
Bengaluru, India
At Instabase, we're passionate about democratizing access to cutting-edge AI innovation to enable any organization to solve previously unsolvable unstructured data problems in their industry. With customers representing some of the largest and most complex organizations in the world, and investors like Greylock, Andreessen Horowitz, and Index Ventures, our market opportunity is near infinite.
Instabase offers a consumption-based pricing model where customers can pay only for what they use, aligning directly with the value our products deliver. It empowers our clients to explore our AI Hub platform features extensively, enabling them to uncover crucial business insights. This customer-centric model allows Instabase to glean insights from diverse use cases and behaviors, ensuring we deliver top-tier solutions that provide unmatched advantages for everyday business operations.
With offices in San Francisco and Bengaluru, Instabase is a truly global company. We are people-first, and we've built a fearlessly experimental, endlessly curious, customer obsessed team who work together and help organizations around the world turn their unstructured data into insights instantly.
At Instabase, we are revolutionizing how businesses solve their most complex problems. As a Software Engineer in our Infrastructure team, you’ll design, build, and optimize core systems that power the Instabase platform. You will play a critical role in defining the technical direction and developing scalable infrastructure.
What you’ll do:
Design and delivery of secure, efficient, and scalable infrastructure frameworks that abstract away complexity for developers and customers.
Optimize and enhance services to improve performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Build and maintain a robust management platform that ensures a seamless experience for both internal and external users.
About you:
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or equivalent experience in a technical field such as Physics or Mathematics.
2+ years of professional software development experience with a solid foundation in CS fundamentals and expertise in at least one area.
Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Strong customer-centric mindset with the ability to represent customer perspectives in technical decision-making processes.
India Benefits:
Flexible PTO: Because life is better when you actually live it!
Comprehensive Coverage: Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Parental Leave & Fertility Benefits: Supporting you in growing your family, your way.
Therapy Sessions Covered: Mental health matters— 10 free sessions through Samata Health.
Wellness Stipend: For gym memberships, fitness tech, or whatever keeps you thriving.
Lunch on Us: Enjoy a lunch credit when you're in the office.
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Instabase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.
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🎯 Why This Role Matters
This role provides direct hands-on experience with production-grade codebases, agile development lifecycles, and scalable architectures. It serves as a major accelerator for careers in backend, frontend, or full-stack software development.
⚡ Key Skills Needed
To stand out for this position, hiring managers for this Software Engineer, Backend role are looking for:
- ✓ Strong foundational knowledge in core engineering principles.
- ✓ Ability to adapt quickly to the fast-paced environment at Instabase.
- ✓ Proficiency in containerization, orchestration technologies, Docker.
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