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Principal Software Engineer (Backend) - Remote

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer with 7–8 years of experience to lead the design and development of scalable full-stack products, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence using modern AI-powered development practices.

Company Details

SARAL is an InfluencerOS that helps eCommerce brands discover creators, automate outreach, manage influencer relationships, and measure campaign performance from a single platform. The company builds SaaS products for global brands with a strong focus on simplicity and execution. Website:

Requirements

  • 7–8 years of software engineering experience primarily with backend.

  • Must be currently working in a product-based company.

  • Experience in a B2B SaaS company is strongly preferred.

  • Strong hands-on experience in both frontend and backend development.

  • Proficiency in NodeJS, Typescript, and Python.

  • Experience designing and building scalable web applications.

  • Strong understanding of system design, APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure.

  • Hands-on experience using AI-powered developer tools such as Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar.

  • Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.

  • Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and collaborate across Product, Design, and Business teams.

  • Strong ownership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Startup experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable full-stack applications.

  • Lead architecture, technical design, and engineering best practices.

  • Develop modern frontend applications using React.js.

  • Build scalable backend services using Node.js and Python.

  • Drive adoption of AI-assisted development to improve engineering productivity.

  • Mentor and guide engineers through code reviews, technical discussions, and career development.

  • Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Business teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.

  • Manage technical priorities, stakeholder expectations, and project delivery.

  • Continuously improve application performance, reliability, and scalability.

Job Details

Job Setup: Remote

Interview Process

  • Recruiter Screening

  • Hiring Manager Discussion

  • Technical Assessment

  • System Design Interview

  • Leadership & Stakeholder Interview

  • Founder Interview

Important Note

ClanX is a recruitment partner, helping SARAL hire a Principal Software Engineer.

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What this application asks

recruitee

Full name, Email, CV, Phone

  • How many years of experience do you have as a Software Engineer? choose one
  • What is your notice period? (We are looking for candidates who can join within 30 days) choose one
  • Is your notice period negotiable? choose one
  • Do you have experience working at a product-based company? yes / no
  • Are you a citizen of India and currently based in India? yes / no
  • What is your current annual CTC range? (INR) choose one
  • Please share the figures for your current CTC breakup: Fixed, Variable, ESOPs (with vesting), and any other components
  • What is your expected annual CTC? (INR)
  • Help us with your LinkedIn profile link
  • What interests you in the company Saral (https://www.getsaral.com)? written answer
  • Why do you want to leave your current role? written answer
  • Tell us briefly about the most challenging engineering problem you've worked on. What was the problem, what solution did you implement, and what was the impact of your solution? written answer
  • How do you use AI tools such as Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar in your day-to-day development? Share a specific example of how these tools improved your productivity, code quality, or engineering decisions. written answer
  • Are you currently holding any job offers? If yes, please provide details about the role, company, expected joining date, and offered compensation. If not, please respond with 'NA'. written answer
  • Where did you find this job opportunity? (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp, etc). If someone referred you, please mention their name and contact number so we can thank them. (Write NA if not applicable). written answer

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