SDE 2- Python

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.