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Early career, real ownership

Backend Engineer

APIs

Junior Full-Time Remote / Any Permanent

Compensation

Not Disclosed

Engagement

Full-Time

Permanent role. Full-time commitment. Remote-first, with periodic in-person off-sites.

Scope of role

Work on real problems day one. Be supported by senior mentors. Grow fast.

01 — The role

Why this role exists at EduRankAI

Build APIs and backend services that power EduRankAI's product features.

02 — The work

What you will own

  • 01 Implement REST API endpoints
  • 02 Write unit and integration tests
  • 03 Participate in code reviews

03 — The expertise

What we look for

Python or Node.jsSQLREST APIsGitDocker (basic)

04 — The bar

Who thrives here

  • 1–2 years in backend development
  • Proficiency in Python or JavaScript/TypeScript

05 — How we work

The EduRankAI environment

Remote-first, async-first

Work from anywhere. We optimise for deep work, not face time. Periodic in-person off-sites for the full-time team.

High autonomy, high standards

We hire adults and trust them. You will be expected to set your own goals, communicate clearly, and ship.

Builders, not bureaucrats

We optimise for clarity over process. Make the call, ship the work, write up what you learned.

Bharat-built, globally ambitious

We are an Indian frontier AI lab. We build for India first and the world second — in that order.

06 — Hiring process

What to expect after you apply

  1. 01

    Application review

    Every application is read personally within five business days. We respond either way.

  2. 02

    Take-home or live exercise

    Role-specific. Time-boxed. Real problems we are actually working on, not invented puzzles.

  3. 03

    Conversations

    Deep technical and values conversations with the team you would join. No trick questions. No panel ambushes.

  4. 04

    Offer or honest no

    If yes: digital offer letter, signed in-portal, transparent terms. If no: written feedback if you want it.

Ready to apply?

We read every application personally. If you are the right person for this role — regardless of pedigree, background, or where you are based — you will hear back from us within five business days.