About the Company Asymmetric Labs is an AI-first, new-age ed-tech company focused on delivering measurable outcomes such as improved ranks, job placements, and sustained career progression. Currently in stealth mode. • Backed by Tier 1 US VCs • Founding team of serial entrepreneurs • Global team (Singapore / India / US) Team members work on cutting-edge learning technologies that aim to redefine how learners achieve their goals.
About the Role We're looking for a backend developer who thinks critically about system design, clean code, and long-term scalability. You'll be part of a lean, fast-moving team, responsible for building and maintaining the APIs and backend services that power our platform. This is a high-ownership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and takes end-to-end responsibility for the systems they build.
What You'll Do • Develop and maintain highly scalable backend systems and APIs • Work with MongoDB and other data stores (NoSQL/SQL) • Design, deploy, and operate services on cloud infrastructure • Optimize performance and reliability at scale • Contribute to code reviews and system architecture decisions • Collaborate with the tech team in short feedback loops to ship, learn, and iterate quickly.
What We're Looking For • Experience: 3+ years of backend development experience • Languages: Proficiency in Python (preferably Django or Flask) • Databases: Strong hands-on experience with MongoDB or similar databases • Cloud: Experience building and deploying on cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure) • Architecture: Solid understanding of API design and backend architecture principles • Code Quality: Obsession with clean, maintainable code and modular design • Mindset: A “tech purist” approach you enjoy building things the right way, not just the fastest way • Bonus: Exposure to early-stage startups, open-source contributions, or serious side projects • Education: Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent self-taught experience
Critical Aspects • No Vibe Coding: You can write, read, and reason through code independently. AI tools are an accelerant, not a crutch • System Design Thinking: You think in terms of systems, trade-offs, and scale, not just individual features
Work Location : Bengaluru, HSR Layout (Work From Office).
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About the Role We're looking for a backend developer who thinks critically about system design, clean code, and long-term scalability. You'll be part of a lean, fast-moving team, responsible for building and maintaining the APIs and backend services that power our platform. This is a high-ownership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and takes end-to-end responsibility for the systems they build.
What You'll Do • Develop and maintain highly scalable backend systems and APIs • Work with MongoDB and other data stores (NoSQL/SQL) • Design, deploy, and operate services on cloud infrastructure • Optimize performance and reliability at scale • Contribute to code reviews and system architecture decisions • Collaborate with the tech team in short feedback loops to ship, learn, and iterate quickly.
What We're Looking For • Experience: 3+ years of backend development experience • Languages: Proficiency in Python (preferably Django or Flask) • Databases: Strong hands-on experience with MongoDB or similar databases • Cloud: Experience building and deploying on cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure) • Architecture: Solid understanding of API design and backend architecture principles • Code Quality: Obsession with clean, maintainable code and modular design • Mindset: A “tech purist” approach you enjoy building things the right way, not just the fastest way • Bonus: Exposure to early-stage startups, open-source contributions, or serious side projects • Education: Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent self-taught experience
Critical Aspects • No Vibe Coding: You can write, read, and reason through code independently. AI tools are an accelerant, not a crutch • System Design Thinking: You think in terms of systems, trade-offs, and scale, not just individual features
Work Location : Bengaluru, HSR Layout (Work From Office).
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