Software Engineer I
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.