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:

• https://www.akira.ai/ 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.

• https://www.nexastack.ai/ 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 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.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US?