About the Company Asymmetric Labs is an AI-first, new-age ed-tech company focused on delivering measurable outcomes such as improved ranks, job placements, and sustained career progression. Currently in stealth mode.

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

About the Role We're looking for a backend developer who thinks critically about system design, clean code, and long-term scalability. You'll be part of a lean, fast-moving team, responsible for building and maintaining the APIs and backend services that power our platform. This is a high-ownership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and takes end-to-end responsibility for the systems they build.

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



learn, and iterate quickly.

What We're Looking For - Experience: 3+ years of backend development experience - Languages: Proficiency in Python (preferably Django or Flask) - Databases: Robust hands-on experience with MongoDB or similar databases - Cloud: Experience building and deploying on cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure) - Architecture: Solid understanding of API design and backend architecture principles - Code Quality: Obsession with clean, maintainable code and modular design - Mindset: A “tech purist” approach you enjoy building things the right way, not just the fastest way - Bonus: Exposure to early-stage startups, open-source contributions, or serious side projects - Education: Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent self-taught experience Critical Aspects - No Vibe Coding: You can write, read, and reason through code independently. AI tools are an accelerant, not a crutch - System Design Thinking: You think in terms of systems, trade-offs, and scale, not just individual features Work Location: Bengaluru, HSR Layout (Work From Office).

📌 Backend Software Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Asymmetric Labs
📍 Bengaluru