Founding Backend Engineer

Overview

Company name: Merlin AI | HQ Location: Irvine | Website | LinkedIn

Role: Founding Backend Engineer 

• Salary: Rs. 15-30 lakhs per annum
• Experience: 2+ years
• Location: Remote
• Type: Full-time

About the Role:
We are on the lookout for a Founding Backend Engineer to join our mission of building the backbone of a transformative product. This role is an incredible opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and a high-impact industry, shaping the future of how construction businesses operate.

As a founding team member, you will play a pivotal role in defining the architecture, building scalable backend systems, and driving technical excellence for a product that reimagines workflows in the construction sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Architect, design, and implement robust backend systems to support our product vision.
2. Build and maintain efficient data pipelines and storage systems to handle complex data operations.
3. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend, product, and data science, to deliver seamless user experiences.
4. Ensure the security, scalability, and performance of backend services.
5. Contribute to setting technical standards and best practices within the organization.
6. Take ownership of the backend stack and evolve it in alignment with product and business needs.

Key Requirements:

1. Proficiency in Python with demonstrated experience in backend development.
2. Strong knowledge of data pipelines, data warehousing, and related technologies.
3. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools like Docker.
4. Experience with GoLang is a plus.
5. Understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
6. Ability to work in an ambiguous, fast-paced startup environment and thrive as part of a founding team.

Nice to Have:

1. Experience in building solutions for industries like construction or other operational-heavy domains.
2. Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD pipelines.
3. Exposure to big data technologies like Apache Kafka, Spark, or Hadoop.

About Us:
Merlin harnesses the latest advancements in Al technology, seamlessly integrating it into the construction industry. Our objective is clear to streamline processes save time, and reduce costs by leveraging automation, lean principles, and innovative technology applications.