Software Engineer – Backend (Java / Python / Golang) Experience: 6 months – 1 year ABOUT XENONSTACK XenonStack is a Data and AI Foundry for Agentic Systems, enabling enterprises to design, deploy, operate, and scale intelligent agents across digital and physical environments. We build enterprise-grade platforms across the agentic stack: • Akira AI — Reasoning and agent orchestration. Turn models into collaborative, policy-governed agents that learn and act together. • ElixirData — Agentic analytics intelligence. Explainable, decision-centric analytics for measurable business outcomes. • NexaStack — Agentic infrastructure automation. Secure, compliant AI deployment across cloud, edge, and on-prem. • MetaSecure — Trust, compliance and defense. Continuous assurance with AI-BOMs, risk scoring, and agentic security. Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to AI + Human Intelligence by making agentic systems reliable, responsible, and enterprise-ready. THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a Software Engineer (Backend) at an early stage of their career who has a strong foundation in programming, data structures, and databases. This role is ideal for candidates who love writing clean code, solving problems, and learning how real-world systems are built. You will work closely with senior engineers on production-grade backend systems that power AI platforms and enterprise workflows. ROLE MISSION Build a strong engineering foundation by contributing high-quality backend code, learning scalable system design principles, and developing into a dependable software engineer in an AI-first product environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Backend Development • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable backend code using Java, Python, or Golang. • Implement APIs, services, and data-access layers under guidance from senior engineers. • Contribute to feature development, bug fixes, and performance improvements. 2. Data Structures & Problem Solving • Apply core data structures and algorithms to solve real engineering problems. • Optimize code for correctness, performance, and scalability. • Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback constructively. 3. Database & Data Handling • Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases. • Write efficient SQL queries and understand indexing, joins, and transactions. • Assist in schema design and data consistency improvements. 4. Engineering Practices • Use Git and follow standard version control workflows. • Write basic unit tests and assist in debugging production issues. • Learn secure coding practices and basic system reliability concepts. 5. Learning & Collaboration • Work closely with senior engineers to understand system architecture. • Actively learn best practices in backend engineering and cloud-native systems. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Must-Have • 6 months – 1 year of hands-on experience (internships, projects, or full-time) in software development. • Strong fundamentals in at least one programming language: Java or Python or Golang. • Solid understanding of data structures and Graph algorithms. • Good working knowledge of databases and SQL. • Familiarity with Git and basic software development workflows. • Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn. Good-to-Have • Exposure to REST APIs or backend frameworks (Spring Boot, FastAPI, Flask, etc.). • Basic understanding of operating systems, networking, or distributed systems. • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) or Docker. • Academic or personal projects involving backend systems. WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US?