We re Karat the world s largest interviewing company Karat is transforming organizations around the world We provide a powerful system for technical leaders at companies like PayPal Atlassian and Citi who want to take control of how they hire top engineers elevate their teams and contractors and stay ahead At the core of Karat s system are live expert-led interviews analytics designed to give leaders maximum visibility and the most robust interview performance dataset in the world Come join our Engineering team Our Software Engineering team is dedicated to building the world s most predictive inclusive and fair interviewing products for our clients and technical candidates alike What you will do As a Software Engineer at Karat you ll build product features that directly improve how engineers are interviewed and how engineering organizations operate You ll contribute to our flagship interviewing platform that transforms how companies evaluate technical talent working hands-on to create and build products that serve engineers candidates and internal teams as we scale This role offers excellent growth opportunities in a dynamic environment where your code directly impacts how companies discover and develop their most valuable asset - their people This position will be required to work a schedule overlapping with U S counterparts Develop sophisticated web applications frontend and backend using a variety of programming languages testing and development tools Write clean scalable services components and APIs that form the backbone of our platform ensuring high standards of code quality and maintainability Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Analysts Data Scientists Designers Product Managers and fellow Software Engineers to define features and build powerful easy-to-use products Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to decisions that balance innovation with reliability helping our platform evolve while maintaining enterprise-grade stability Own and deliver projects from design to release within your team s area ensuring thorough testing and smooth integration with existing systems Support and enhance existing codebases identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions that increase developer productivity Contribute to engineering best practices including code reviews documentation and knowledge sharing across the team The experience you will bring 4 years of post-intern professional experience developing and launching web applications into production environments Expertise in modern programming languages Ruby Python React TypeScript JavaScript with mastery of web frameworks and design patterns for both frontend and backend Experience with database design and optimization RESTful API development and modern frontend technologies Demonstrated understanding of software engineering fundamentals including data structures algorithms and system design principles Knowledge of version control systems Git CI CD pipelines and deployment practices Familiarity with cloud platforms AWS GCP or Azure and containerization technologies Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and quality Excellent communication skills in the English language verbal and written ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams and articulate technical concepts clearly Demonstrated ability to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate Interest in technical interviewing talent assessment or educational technology is valued Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to accelerate development workflows and productivity This position is only available to candidates residing in Bengaluru formerly known as Bangalore While our team operates 100 remotely we are currently limiting hiring to this specific location Applications from other cities in India will not be considered at this time This position is open to candidates authorized to work in India only No visa sponsorship provided Benefits of joining Karat in India All India-based offers include a competitive salary in local currency and Karat-granted stock options India employees of record EOR will receive all required country-specific advantages Additional Karat-Sponsored Perks Private healthcare available 100 premium coverage for employees and eligible dependents Time Off Generous India time off policies Vacation 18 days of vacation per year accrued at 1 5 days per month Sick Leave Three 3 work weeks per calendar year Karat No Questions Asked Leave one 1 work week per calendar year India Holidays Public Holidays 7 days Floating Holidays 4 days Karat Summer Break 5 days - July Karat Winter Break 5 days - December Additional Information By applying for a position you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Karat s Employee and Contractor Privacy Notice Statement of Inclusivity In keeping with our beliefs and goals no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race color ancestry national origin religion age gender marital domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status or veteran status Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on protected categories we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior i e stereotyping from ever gaining a foothold in our office Whether blatant or hidden barriers to success have no place at Karat We value a diverse workforce people of color womxn and LGBTQIA individuals are strongly encouraged to apply If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know at accommodation karat com