The Role
As an SDE-2, you will design and build production-ready systems, solve complex problems, write high-quality code, and own features end-to-end while improving existing systems.
Summary Generated by Built In
About Fam (previously FamPay)
Fam is India's first payments app for everyone above 11. FamApp helps make online and offline payments through UPI and FamCard. We are on a mission to raise a new, financially aware generation, and drive 250 million+ youngest users in India to kickstart their financial journey super early in their life.
Founded in 2019 by IIT Roorkee alumni, Fam is backed by some of the most respected investors around the world like Elevation Capital, Y-Combinator, Peak XV (Sequoia Capital) India, Venture Highway, Global Founder’s Capital and the likes of Kunal Shah, Amrish Rao as angel investors.
About this Role
We've got your back if you've got ours!
We are looking for builders of the 1st order who have user centric mindset and build backwards for them. You should get a rush from creating things from scratch and take pleasure in watching users try to tear it apart through sheer volume and strange, unthinkable use cases. And when it breaks, you are to the Fam's rescue! — make everything smooth, secure and stronger than ever! If you inhale resilience and exhale code, apply now!
On the Job
- As an SDE-2 at Fam, you’ll be expected to independently design and build production-ready systems, not just implement tickets.
- Solve complex engineering problems using strong data structures and algorithms
- Design clean, extensible low-level designs (LLD) with well-defined abstractions
- Write high-quality, maintainable, and testable code with speed and accuracy
- Own features end-to-end: design, development, rollout, monitoring, and iteration
- Participate actively in design reviews and code reviews
- Debug production issues and perform root-cause analysis
- Improve existing systems with a focus on correctness, performance, and scalability
Must-haves
- Required experience - 3 yrs to 5 yrs
- Excellent problem-solving skills with data structures & algorithms
- Ability to write clean, production-quality code under time constraints
- Deep hands-on experience in at least one language: Go / Python /Java
- Ability to design systems using proper abstractions (classes, interfaces, modules)
- Clear understanding of object-oriented design principles
- Comfortable discussing design trade-offs and alternatives
- Experience designing components/services—not just consuming existing ones
- Has owned features or modules from design to production
- Understands real-world engineering constraints (edge cases, failures, rollout)
- Comfortable working with existing systems and improving them meaningfully
Good to have
- Experience designing or significantly refactoring a system/component from scratch
- Exposure to scale-related concerns (performance, reliability, concurrency)
- Familiarity with distributed systems basics (APIs, queues, caching, async flows)
- Experience working on consumer-facing, high-traffic products
Why join us?
- Work with a lean team of engineers, allowing you to build services from scratch
- Opportunity to work on challenging & advanced tech
- Take full ownership of high-impact projects
- Clear path to Senior Engineering roles
- Opportunity to own larger systems and 0→1 problem spaces over time
- Strong engineering culture focused on fundamentals and impact
Perks That Go Beyond the Paycheck
• Relocation assistance to make your move seamless.
• Free office meals (lunch & dinner).
• Generous leave policy, including birthday leave, period leave, paternity and maternity support, and more.
• Salary advance and loan policies for any financial help.
• Quarterly rewards and recognition programs, and a referral program with great incentives.
• Access the latest gadgets and tools.
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, mental health support.
• Tax benefits with options like food coupons, phone allowances, car/device leasing.
• Retirement perks like PF contribution, leave encashment and gratuity.
Here’s all the tea on FamApp ☕️
FamApp focuses on financial inclusion of the next generation by providing UPI & card payments to everyone above 11 years old. Our flagship Spending Account, FamX, seamlessly integrates UPI and card payments, enabling users to manage, save, and learn about their finances effortlessly.
Revolutionizing Payments and FinTech
FamApp has enabled 10 million+ users to make UPI and card payments across India, removing the inconvenience of carrying cash everywhere. Users get to customise their FamX card with doodles, which lets them add a personal touch to their payments.
Trusted by leading investors
We’re proud to be supported by renowned investors like Elevation Capital, Y-Combinator, Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital India), Venture Highway, Global Founder’s Capital, and esteemed angels Kunal Shah and Amrish Rao.
Join Our Dynamic Team
At Fam, our people-first approach is reflected in our generous leave policies, flexible work schedules, comprehensive health benefits, and free mental health sessions. We don’t mean to brag, but we promise you’ll be surrounded by some of the most fun, talented and passionate people in the startup space.
Want to see what makes life at Fam so awesome? Check out our shenanigans at @lifeatfam 😛
Top Skills
Go
Java
Python
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The Company
What We Do
Fam, formerly FamPay, focuses on financial inclusion of the next generation. FamX by Trio, is India's first Spending Account made for everyone. With their own Spending Account, teens can now save, spend, earn, and learn everything about money!
