About PanScience Innovations (PSI):
PanScience Innovations (PSI) is India’s largest venture studio in AI and Deep Tech, headquartered in New Delhi. We build science-backed, tech-enabled ventures that solve high-impact problems across emerging markets. At PSI, engineers work at the intersection of research, innovation, and execution— building scalable products from day one alongside founders, researchers, and product leaders.
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced and driven Software Development Engineer – 2 (SDE-2) to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong software development experience and a proven ability to design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and reliable systems. In this role, you will take ownership of key engineering initiatives, collaborate closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, and contribute to building cloud-native, distributed, and AI-driven applications. You will work with modern technologies across backend systems, databases, cloud platforms, and emerging areas such as LLMs and AI workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain clean, efficient, scalable, and well-documented software solutions using Python or Java.
• Take ownership of end-to-end development of scalable, modular, and high-performance software components.
• Design and optimize NoSQL and RDBMS database solutions, including data modeling, queries, indexing, and performance optimization.
• Design, implement, and manage cloud-based applications and deployments using AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Develop and maintain secure authentication, authorization, and access-control mechanisms.
• Build and maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliability, code quality, and efficient software delivery.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to define technical solutions and deliver business-critical features.
• Use Git and modern development practices while contributing to code reviews, technical documentation, and engineering standards.
• Work effectively in Linux-based development environments and follow industry-standard coding, security, and software engineering practices.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python or Java.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Strong hands-on working experience with databases (SQL or NoSQL) concepts.
• Good knowledge of web development fundamentals (APIs, HTTP, REST).
• Strong hands-on working experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong hands-on working experience with CI/CD, testing frameworks, and Git workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
Good to Have:
• Prior experience working with distributed systems and cloud-based applications.
• Strong hands-on experience with LLMs, AI workflows, and RAG pipelines.
• Prior professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend engineering.
Why Join PSI:
• Work on real AI & Deep Tech products from day one.
• Learn directly from senior engineers, founders, and researchers.
• High ownership, fast learning, and exposure to startup-scale challenges.