We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer (Python) to join our Academic & Government - Artificial Intelligence (AGAI) Team in Bangalore. If you're a seasoned Python developer with experience in API development, search and database technologies, and a strong interest and/or experience in AI, we'd love to speak with you.
About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments
- Minimum 6 years of backend (Python) or full-stack software engineering experience
- Strong experience in REST API design development, preferably with FastAPI or Flask
- Hands on experience of SQL and relational databases such as Postgres, MySQL, or similar with a track record in designing database schemas and architecting scalable data models
- Experience integrating external APIs, for example OpenAI API or similar model APIs
- Experience with cloud services, preferably AWS
- Experience with search platforms such as Apache Solr, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, or similar
It would be great if you also had . . .
- Experience with vector databases such as Weaviate, Pinecone, pgvector, Milvus
- Experience with Hugging face, Sentence transformers and/or Scikit learn.
- Experience implementing RBAC and authentication/authorization flows
- Experience with Java or another additional language
What will you be doing in this role?
- Design, build, and maintain backend services for search and content workflows
- Build and support keyword and semantic search capabilities
- Develop FastAPI services and optimize performance
- Integrate LLM APIs, embedding services, and related AI components into production systems
- Work closely with cross functional teams to deliver production-ready features
- Contribute to secure access control, testing, deployment, and operational support
About the Team
We're a vibrant team of engineers and data scientists spread across the globe, united by our vision to revolutionize academic research through the power of AI. Flexibility, creativity, and collaboration are at the heart of our work culture.
Hours of Work
45 hours per week, permanent full-time position , IST time zone
At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.
Skills Required
- Minimum 6 years of backend or full-stack software engineering experience
- Strong experience in REST API design development with FastAPI or Flask
- Hands-on experience with SQL and relational databases such as Postgres or MySQL
- Experience integrating external APIs
- Experience with cloud services, preferably AWS
- Experience with search platforms like Apache Solr or Elasticsearch
Clarivate Analytics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Clarivate Analytics and has not been reviewed or approved by Clarivate Analytics.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentives in sales and select product/tech roles provide meaningful upside for high performers, with commission structures boosting total compensation when targets are exceeded. Role-linked variable pay is a clear strength in revenue-driving positions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is ample in the U.S., with paid parental leave available, making time-off policies a notable part of the package. Generous vacation and holiday allowances stand out as positives.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Hybrid and remote options are common and paired with a formal wellbeing framework and EAP, supporting work–life balance. Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is broadly available in the U.S., reinforcing everyday wellbeing support.
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What We Do
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