Role : Backend Engineer / Senior Backend Engineer (Python)
Location : India (Gurgaon - On-site)
Employment : Full-time
About AI Library
AI Library builds enterprise-grade agentic AI systems that help organisations automate workflows, make faster decisions, and improve operational efficiency. We work with Fortune 500 companies, large Indian enterprises, and global media brands to deploy AI solutions that are secure, scalable, and production-ready.
Our engineering philosophy is built on :
- Innovation that solves real business problems
- Reliable, scalable systems
- High-quality engineering craftsmanship
- Rapid iteration and deployment of AI agents at scale
Role Overview
As a Backend Engineer at AI Library, you will design and maintain backend systems that power our AI agents and infrastructure. You will work on Python-based services, production APIs, data pipelines, and agent orchestration systems. The role includes close collaboration with AI / ML teams, frontend teams, and product teams.
Key Responsibilities
Backend Development
Build and optimise backend services, APIs, and microservices in PythonDesign backend systems that are scalable, secure, and reliableDevelop and enhance AI agent backends as part of the broader AI platformAI Infrastructure
Work with AI engineers to deploy and maintain AI agents in productionImplement monitoring, observability, and debugging for agent workflowsSupport integrations with enterprise-grade systemsSystem Performance & Reliability
Improve latency, throughput, and scalability of backend systemsTroubleshoot production issues and contribute to system hardeningEnsure high availability for mission-critical deploymentsCross-team Collaboration
Work closely with product, AI, and frontend teamsProvide technical recommendations during design and architecture discussionsMaintain clear communication with engineering leadershipContinuous Improvement
Introduce new tools, frameworks, and best practicesContribute to internal documentation, onboarding materials, and engineering standardsWhat We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from IITs, IIITs, NITs, BITS, or other top Indian technical institutesStrong hands-on building experience with Python (FastAPI / Flask / Django preferred)Must have 5+ years of backend development experience at a well-regarded technology organisationStrong understanding of :APIs & microservicesDatabases (Postgres, MongoDB, Redis)Distributed systems conceptsServer-side architectureAbility to solve complex problems with clean and maintainable codeDecent communication skills and confidence to be able to interact with customers when neededGood to Have
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS / GCP / Azure)Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Exposure to AI / ML pipelines or agent frameworksFamiliarity with Next.js (for API integrations)Why Join the AI Library
Competitive compensation + performance bonusesWork directly with a Silicon Valley engineering leadership teamOpportunity to build production AI systems used by enterprises globallyRapid growth environment with strong ownership and autonomyProfessional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities