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Senior Software Engineer - (SDE 3)

Loop AI

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoChecked 2w ago
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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Loop AI is hiring a Senior Software Engineer - (SDE 3). Loop AI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (SDE III) with 6+ years of backend engineering experience to join their fast-growing team. This role involves designing, building, and scaling backend systems, shaping backend architecture, driving technical excellence, and mentoring peers. The ideal candidate thrives in a startup environment and has a strong sense of ownership.

Key focus areas include Design and implement scalable backend system architecture, Drive system performance, scalability, and reliability improvements, and Establish engineering best practices for code quality, testing, CI/CD, and monitoring.

Successful candidates bring 7+ Years Backend. Important skills include Python, Django, PostgreSQL, GCP, dbt, and Debugging. Preferred (not required): Technical Excellence, Mentoring Peers, Customer Engagement, and Food-Tech Solutions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PythonDjangoPostgreSQLGCPDbtDebuggingTroubleshootingPerformance OptimizationOwnership MentalityStartup EnvironmentSystem Architecture DesignBackend System ScalingTechnical ExcellenceMentoring PeersCustomer EngagementFood-Tech SolutionsSystem PerformanceScalabilityReliability ImprovementsEngineering Best PracticesCode QualityTestingCI/CDMonitoringProblem SolvingInnovative SolutionsCode ReviewHigh-Quality Engineering CultureProject OwnershipReactJS FrameworksB2B SaaSFood-Tech PlatformsLogistics PlatformsMentoring EngineersScaling Engineering TeamsProduct SenseCuriosityQuality FocusContinuous LearningCustomer Delight

Qualifications

7+ Years Professional Experience Building and Scaling Backend SystemsHands-on Experience With Cloud PlatformsHands-on Experience With Data PipelinesHands-on Experience With Orchestration Tools

Full job description

About Loop

Loop AI is a San Francisco–based tech company founded in 2022. We provide a Delivery Intelligence Platform for data-driven digital food brands, helping them optimize operations and make informed decisions. Loop is at the forefront of food-tech innovation, building solutions that power the future of digital-first restaurants.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (SDE III) with 6+ years of backend engineering experience to join our fast-growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment, has a strong sense of ownership, and can design, build, and scale backend systems from the ground up.

At Loop, you will play a critical role in shaping our backend architecture, driving technical excellence, and mentoring peers, while also engaging with customers to ensure our solutions address real-world challenges in the food-tech space.

Key Responsibilities

  • System Architecture: Design and implement scalable backend system architecture to support current needs and long-term vision. Drive system performance, scalability, and reliability improvements across services. Establish engineering best practices for code quality, testing, CI/CD, and monitoring. Collaborate closely with product and leadership to align technology strategy with business goals.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Apply first-principles thinking to solve complex technical challenges. Challenge existing assumptions and propose innovative, practical solutions. Evaluate trade-offs between speed and scalability, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term architecture goals.
  • Team & Mentorship: Provide technical mentorship to mid-level and junior engineers. Review code and contribute to fostering a high-quality engineering culture. Take ownership of projects, driving them from conception to deployment.

Must-Have

  • 7+ years of professional experience building and scaling backend systems.
  • Deep expertise in Python, Django, PostgreSQL (or similar backend stack).
  • Proven ability to architect, design, and optimize backend services in production environments.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (preferably GCP), data pipelines, and orchestration tools like DBT.
  • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
  • Self-starter with ownership mentality, capable of driving projects independently in a fast-paced startup setting.

Nice-to-Have:

  • Exposure to frontend technologies (React / JS frameworks) with willingness to learn.

  • Experience building customer-facing products in B2B SaaS or food-tech / logistics platforms.

  • Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and contribute to scaling engineering teams.

  • Strong product sense, with curiosity and passion for solving real-world customer problems.

  • A mindset focused on quality, continuous learning, and customer delight.

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