# Backend Engineer - SDE2 at AI Squared

> India · Senior · Backend · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aaisquared%3A4422754006 (read 2026-11-14).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [AI Squared](https://alderhq.app/companies/ai-squared)
- Location text: India; India
- Where it can be done from (inferred): India (evidence: "Location lists "india"")
- Posted: 2024-11-27 (717 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aisquared/jobs/4422754006
- Skills listed (inferred): Ruby/Rails

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (India, n 3): p25 ₹47.5L, median ₹67.5L, p75 ₹68.8L

## Description (the employer's text)

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a talented and experienced Backend Engineer (SDE – 2) to join our distributed team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure backend systems. As a key contributor, you will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure backend infrastructure delivers an exceptional user experience while maintaining high performance and reliability.

Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and maintain backend services, focusing on performance, security, and scalability.
- Proactively communicate with team members before starting implementation to align on goals, requirements, and potential challenges.
- Build reusable, maintainable code and ensure backend systems are optimized for performance and efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to ensure backend systems align with product needs and contribute to a seamless user experience.
- Work with product designers and managers during the design phase to review requirements, ask questions, and clarify any ambiguities, ensuring that the technical implementation supports the overall product vision.
- Take ownership of backend architecture, suggesting improvements to enhance scalability, reliability, and code quality.
- Break down complex technical issues into manageable tasks and milestones, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high standards.
- Write clean, testable code and participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality standards across the codebase.
- Continuously monitor and improve system performance, addressing any bottlenecks and ensuring scalability.
Requirements:

- 3+ years of experience in backend development using any modern technology stack.
- Strong expertise in backend development, including API design, database management, and cloud infrastructure.
- Proactive in communication, ensuring alignment and clarity across team members before starting projects/features.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly grasp new concepts and apply them effectively.
- Familiarity with testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control tools.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment.
Preferred:

- Knowledge of Ruby on Rails or similar frameworks.
- Understanding of the Multiwoven open-source project, including its architecture and key components.

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