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Staff Software Engineer

Prophecy

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open 1w ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Prophecy is hiring a Staff Software Engineer. Prophecy is a high‑growth AI‑native data preparation startup seeking an early engineer for its Bengaluru engineering centre to design, code, test and launch new features for its low‑code data engineering platform, driving next‑generation data engineering innovation in a fast‑moving, high‑ownership environment.

Key focus areas include Design, code, test, and launch new features for the Prophecy IDE, Own feature development end‑to‑end from requirement to delivery, and Assess new technologies and make pragmatic choices for long‑term vision.

Successful candidates bring 5+ Years Backend Programming Experience and B Tech Or Above Degree In CS Or Equivalent. Important skills include Backend Programming, Solving Deep-Tech Problems, Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Design, Analytical Skills, and Debugging Skills. Preferred (not required): Scala, Functional Programming, and Assessing New Technologies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Backend ProgrammingSolving Deep-Tech ProblemsData Structures and AlgorithmsSoftware DesignAnalytical SkillsDebugging SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAgile Development CyclesEntrepreneurial SpiritHigh Quality WorkWorking in Fast-Moving Startup EnvironmentHigh StandardsHigh Sense of OwnershipResponsibilityAttention to DetailScalaFunctional ProgrammingSpark InternalsAssessing New TechnologiesAgile

Qualifications

5+ Years Backend Programming ExperienceB Tech or Above Degree in CS or EquivalentShipped Software Over Multiple Releases

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

About Prophecy The leader in AI-native data preparation and analysis, Prophecy is revolutionizing how the world’s top enterprises turn data chaos into reliable insights. We introduce the AI-native data lifecycle (generate, refine, deploy) where our industry leading AI agents and humans work hand-in-hand in visual and document interfaces to analyze, transform and prepare data, to ship trusted insights at enterprise scale. To learn more, visit us on LinkedIn .

Position Summary This is an amazing opportunity to be an early engineer in a high-growth, high-potential startup starting in Prophecy’s India engineering center. You will be working with a team of dynamic engineers who take pride in solving complex problems.

We're seeking A players to work with A players. We're a high-growth company on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to revolutionize the way data engineering is done. Be a part of it.

The impact you will have Drive next-generation revolution in Data Engineering Prophecy's low-code data engineering platform fulfils significant whitespace – it's creating a new category within modern data engineering platforms. Be a part of next-generation tech which is revolutionizing the data engineering space.

Design/Develop/Deliver: End-to-End Ownership You will design, code, test, and launch a new set of features for Prophecy IDE

Over Achiever In Prophecy, we encourage and give environments to engineers to overachieve their own limits. Set up your own metrics, and improve them iteratively under the guidance of senior expert engineers.

Entrepreneurial skills Own the features end to end as a founder/ceo from the requirement to delivery. We don’t believe in hierarchy, or the number of years of experience. Manage your own career growth.

What You'll Need

  • 5+ years of backend programming experience in solving a deep-tech problem

  • Experience with Scala or functional programming

  • Knowledge of Spark internals puts you in front of everyone else

  • Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design with strong analytical and debugging skills

  • Great problem-solving skills

  • Comfort in working in short, agile, iterative development cycles

  • Entrepreneurial spirit, priding yourself on getting things done with a high level of quality

  • Strong desire to work in a not well-structured, fast-moving startup environment

  • You have been a top performer your entire career and have very high standards

  • You have a very high sense of ownership and responsibility, with high attention to detail

  • B Tech or above degree in CS or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Scala or functional programming

  • You have shipped software over multiple releases including software where you drove the delivery of the first version

  • Ability to assess new technologies and make pragmatic choices that help guide us towards a long-term vision.

What You'll Have At Prophecy

  • Great company culture.

  • Competitive compensation.

  • Fair and Open Equity awards for everyone.

  • Amazing work.

  • Private medical insurance.

  • Manage your own growth and career.

  • Experience building a transformative product.

  • High learning opportunity.

  • End-to-end ownership of your project.

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