Sr. Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer @ Cobalt
Cobalt is building the next-generation AI agent based integration platform for software companies in the USA. Many custom connectors must be developed for enterprises using legacy software like Oracle, SAP, Snowflake, and others. We're addressing this using AI.

Cobalt was founded by Jugal Anchalia & Abhishek Kumar, who sold their previous startup to Netmeds; they have also been featured in Forbes 30 under 30. They have experience at organizations such as Nomura, JioMart, InstaMojo, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee. We are funded by marquee investors, including Titan Capital, 8i Ventures, & Better Capital.

We are building our founding team and are looking for folks who are excited about learning and meaningfully shaping the trajectory of an early-stage startup from Day 0 in its journey.

We are building our founding team and are looking for:

• engineers who can optimize for quick iteration, fast deployment, and a great developer experience.

 Build alongside founders from scratch

• As a founding team member, you have immense responsibility. You learn directly from people who have built systems at scale alongside their own and drive the execution.
• You work on challenging problems and cutting-edge technologies, ship (a lot!), and engage in some of the most meaningful work of your life.
• On the backend side, we are building high-throughput, high-scale data pipes to deal with usage data of companies of any size.
• Think of Cobalt as an agentic layer designed to be the backbone of data transfer across diverse systems and software. We're building the next generation of intelligent integrations for software companies.
• Culture:
• We keep things lighthearted and enjoy a good laugh together!
• Celebrate creativity and bold ideas, no matter how out-of-the-box.
• Benefits:
• Learning and development budget
• Team events and company offsites
• Company laptop
• Friday game nights

About this role

1. Engineering culture:
• We are a bunch of young & talented folks steering the ship
• We ship new features weekly with a focus on creating efficient deployment 
• We appreciate talking to each other while working collaboratively as a team
2. Here's what you'll do:
• Build and maintain apps using Node.js, Golang, Java, and other cool tech.
• Create and manage data pipelines with ETL  tools like Apache Airflow, connecting to MongoDB and SQL databases.
• Set up and handle message queues like Kafka for real-time data.
• Use AI to make our products smarter and better.
• Team up with DevOps to manage Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Enhance app performance, scalability, and security while staying current with AI and data engineering trends to meet industry standards.
• Review code regularly to keep quality, performance, and security top-notch.
• Guide teammates with helpful feedback and mentorship.
3. Must-haves:
• B.Tech/M.Tech Computer Sc. & 3+ yrs of software development experience.
• Solid skills in Node.js, Golang, or Java.
• Strong experience with MongoDB and SQL databases.
• Know-how with Kafka or similar message queue systems.
• A good grasp of algorithms, data structures, and system design.
• Sharp problem-solving skills and an eye for detail.
4. Nice-to-haves:
• Experience with ETL tools like Apache Airflow.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and container tech.
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Comfort with automated testing tools and methods.

About Us:
Welcome to Cobalt – the world's first AI-powered platform that transforms enterprise integrations into a fast, simple, and efficient experience. At Cobalt, we believe that connecting your software systems shouldn’t be a drawn-out, complicated process. Our innovative solution replaces tedious manual coding and expensive consulting with smart AI agents built on a robust, embedded iPaaS.

Our AI agents quickly learn the unique workings of your enterprise software—from understanding complex APIs to configuring custom workflows—so that integration tasks that once took weeks or months are now completed in minutes. With our no-code interface, even complex tasks become easy to manage, enabling your team to focus on what really matters: growing your business.

Cobalt is designed to seamlessly embed within your existing software ecosystem. Whether you’re in supply chain management, financial planning, or business intelligence, our platform delivers tailor-made integrations that connect your systems flawlessly. By automating the heavy lifting traditionally handled by system integrators, we not only speed up the process but also reduce the risk of errors and costly delays.

Our solution creates a network of connected systems, ensuring that each integration adds value and builds upon the last. This means that as you adopt more applications, your system becomes smarter, more intuitive, and better equipped to support your evolving business needs.

Join us on our mission to revolutionize enterprise integrations. Discover how Cobalt can help you achieve seamless connectivity, agile operations, and a competitive edge—all while making integration effortless. Connect with us today to learn more about how we’re making the complex simple and turning integration challenges into growth opportunities.