This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Min Experience : 2 years
Location : Bengaluru
JobType : full-time
Requirements
We are looking for a talented and motivated Software Development Engineer II (SDE 2) with strong expertise in Python and hands-on exposure to Generative AI (GenAI) solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years of software development experience and a deep interest in building intelligent, scalable, and reliable AI-driven applications. You will work in a highly collaborative environment with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to design and implement solutions that leverage modern AI / ML models, frameworks, and APIs .
This role is best suited for someone who is passionate about exploring the intersection of software engineering and artificial intelligence , thrives in fast-paced environments, and can translate research and business requirements into production-ready applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Application & Feature Development
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python .
- Build and integrate Generative AI-powered features into products (e.g., NLP, LLMs, embeddings, summarization, content generation).
- Write efficient, clean, and maintainable code aligned with engineering best practices.
- AI / ML Integration
- Work with GenAI frameworks and APIs (such as OpenAI, LangChain, Hugging Face, or similar) to integrate AI capabilities into applications.
- Optimize model usage for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
- Collaborate with ML / AI engineers to deploy models into production environments.
- System Design & Optimization
- Contribute to architectural discussions and design scalable, fault-tolerant systems.
- Ensure high availability, security, and performance of AI-driven applications.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
- Testing & Deployment
- Implement unit tests, integration tests, and automated pipelines to ensure quality and reliability.
- Support CI / CD pipelines for deploying AI-enabled features to staging and production.
- Collaboration & Agile Practices
- Work in cross-functional teams including product managers, AI / ML experts, and frontend engineers .
- Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Mentor junior developers and share knowledge of Python and AI integration practices.
Required Skills & Experience
2+ years of experience in software development with strong proficiency in Python .Hands-on experience with Generative AI (LLMs, embeddings, NLP models, chatbots, content generation, or recommendation engines) .Familiarity with GenAI tools and frameworks such as LangChain, Hugging Face, or OpenAI APIs.Strong knowledge of RESTful API development, microservices, and data pipelines .Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals .Proficiency in working with SQL / NoSQL databases .Experience with Git, CI / CD tools, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) .Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to MLOps practices and model lifecycle management.Experience with transformers, embeddings, and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS) .Knowledge of frontend technologies (React / Angular) for end-to-end feature development.Contributions to open-source AI / ML projects.Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).Additional certifications in AI / ML or Python are a plus.