Senior Founding Backend Engineer

4 weeks ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Stimuler Full time

About Us

We're Stimuler, an early-stage AI startup focused on transforming language learning. Our AI tutor provides real-time interaction, adapting to users' speech inputs to build fluency faster. We're looking for a Founding Backend Engineer to architect and scale our core infrastructure.

Role & Impact

In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain the backend systems that power our AI tutor. You'll work at the intersection of AI infrastructure, distributed systems, and real-time data processing—shaping the technology and the team as we grow.

Key Responsibilities

1. Infrastructure & Architecture

  • Design and scale distributed systems for real-time speech processing.
  • Own data pipelines from ingestion to model serving.
  • Ensure security, privacy, and compliance for user speech data.

2. Performance & Reliability

  • Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for 24/7 availability.
  • Optimize system performance and scalability.

3. Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Mentor junior engineers and work closely with AI/ML teams.
  • Contribute to hiring efforts as we expand.

Must-Have Requirements

  • Experience : 7+ years in backend or platform engineering (focus on distributed systems).
  • Cloud & Containers : Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS (or similar cloud platforms).
  • Real-Time Streaming : Familiarity with audio/video streaming in high-availability, auto-scaling environments.
  • Databases : Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL preferred), including query optimization, schema design, and caching layers (Redis, Memcached).

Good-to-Have Skills

  • AI/ML Pipeline : Exposure to GPU resource management and distributed tools (e.g., Rayserve).
  • Domain Experience : B2C mobile backend knowledge.
  • Cloud Expertise : AWS, Azure, GCP, or multi-cloud strategies.
  • Security & Compliance : Understanding of GDPR, CCPA, and data governance best practices.

If you have any doubts or clarifications, please do reach out at You can also send your resume directly via email.

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