SDE – II – AI Engineer
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer (SDE-2) to design and lead modules for our AI-powered product initiatives. This is a high-impact role where you’ll work at the intersection of AI engineering and full-stack development, collaborating closely with AI Engineers and Product Managers. You’ll be expected to own architecture decisions, mentor junior developers, and deliver production-grade AI integrations at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of AI-first product modules.
- Architect and implement backend services (Node.js, FastAPI) and integrate AI workflows using LLM APIs, LangChain, and other frameworks.
- Collaborate with AI Engineers and PMs to scope, design, and ship high-value features quickly.
- Optimize system performance and scalability for AI-heavy workloads.
- Mentor junior engineers and drive code quality best practices.
- Leverage AI coding assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate delivery without compromising quality.
Technical Skills
- AI/ML: Strong experience with LLM APIs, LangChain, agentic workflows, and AI pipeline development.
- Backend: Node.js, FastAPI, REST/GraphQL APIs.
- Frontend: React.js, Next.js (beneficial).
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis.
- DevOps & Architecture: AWS/GCP, Docker, microservices, CI/CD pipelines.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of software development experience with at least 2 years in AI-related projects.
- Strong system design and architectural skills.
- Proven track record of delivering complex features from concept to production.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Ability to thrive in a high-paced, high-growth startup environment.
Why Join Us?
At Uniqus, you’ll work in a high-velocity, high-growth environment where AI is not an experiment — it’s our core. You’ll get to:
- Build real-world AI applications used by global enterprises.
- Collaborate with top-tier engineers and product leaders.
- Leverage the best AI tools to 10x your output.
- Grow alongside a company backed by some of the best investors in the industry.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years software development experience with at least 2 years on AI-related projects
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Experience with LLM APIs and LangChain for building AI pipelines and agentic workflows
- Backend development experience with Node.js and FastAPI
- Experience building REST and/or GraphQL APIs
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), Docker, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong system design and architecture skills, proven track record delivering complex features to production
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and drive code quality best practices
- Frontend experience with React.js (Next.js beneficial)
- Familiarity using AI coding assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor) to accelerate development
- Ability to thrive in a high-paced, high-growth startup environment
What We Do
Uniqus is a tech-enabled global platform that offers ESG and Accounting & Reporting Consulting by leveraging high-performing global talent.
