Job Description

About the Company

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Asymmetric Labs is an AI-first, new-age ed-tech company focused on delivering measurable

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outcomes such as improved ranks, job placements, and sustained career progression. Currently in

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stealth mode.

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- Backed by Tier 1 US VCs
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- Founding team of serial entrepreneurs
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- Global team (Singapore / India / US)
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Team members work on cutting-edge learning technologies that aim to redefine how learners

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achieve their goals.

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About the Role

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We're looking for a backend developer who thinks critically about system design, clean code, and

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long-term scalability. You'll be part of a lean, fast-moving team, responsible for building and

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maintaining the APIs and backend services that power our platform.

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This is a high-ownership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and

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takes end-to-end responsibility for the systems they build.

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What You'll Do

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- Develop and maintain highly scalable backend systems and APIs
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- Work with MongoDB and other data stores (NoSQL/SQL)
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- Design, deploy, and operate services on cloud infrastructure
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- Optimize performance and reliability at scale
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- Contribute to code reviews and system architecture decisions
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- Collaborate with the tech team in short feedback loops to ship, learn, and iterate quickly.
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What We're Looking For

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- Experience: 3+ years of backend development experience
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- Languages: Proficiency in Python (preferably Django or Flask)
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- Databases: Robust hands-on experience with MongoDB or similar databases
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- Cloud: Experience building and deploying on cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)
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- Architecture: Solid understanding of API design and backend architecture principles
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- Code Quality: Obsession with clean, maintainable code and modular design
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- Mindset: A "tech purist" approach you enjoy building things the right way, not just the
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fastest way

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- Bonus: Exposure to early-stage startups, open-source contributions, or serious side projects
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- Education: Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent self-taught experience
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Critical Aspects

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• No Vibe Coding: You can write, read, and reason through code independently. AI tools are an

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accelerant, not a crutch

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• System Design Thinking: You think in terms of systems, trade-offs, and scale, not just

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individual features

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Work Location: Bengaluru, HSR Layout (Work From Office).

📌 Back End Developer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Asymmetric Labs
📍 Bengaluru