Backend Engineer Job in Sarvam

Backend Engineer

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Sarvam.ai

At Sarvam.ai, we re on a mission to bring generative AI to Bharat. Headquartered in Bengaluru and founded by industry-leading AI experts, Sarvam.ai is pioneering India-first, cost-effective, and high-performance AI agents that enable enterprises to unlock new opportunities and deliver deeper customer value. Join us in shaping the future of AI for India and beyond.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Backend Engineer with strong Python skills to help build the core infrastructure powering our AI-driven voice and generative applications. You ll work at the intersection of high-performance backend systems and machine learning model orchestration, playing a pivotal role in bringing cutting-edge AI into production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and scale backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI (or similar frameworks like Flask, Django).
• Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems for AI-powered applications.
• Build data pipelines and orchestrate workflows for ML/AI model deployment.
• Write clean, modular code following industry best practices including unit testing and code reviews.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with ML engineers, data scientists, and product teams to integrate AI models into production environments.
• Optimize database operations for structured and unstructured data using both SQL and NoSQL solutions.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and work with version control systems like Git for smooth deployment cycles.
• Participate in system architecture discussions and contribute to scaling and performance enhancements.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Programming: Strong proficiency in Python and sound knowledge of programming principles.
• Web Frameworks: Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Database Knowledge: Comfortable working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• AI & ML Exposure: Understanding of ML model lifecycle, deployment practices, and basic machine learning concepts.
• RAG Systems: Exposure to Retrieval-Augmented Generation or AI search systems.
• Version Control: Hands-on experience with Git and Git-based workflows.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Teamwork: Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have (Preferred Experience)

• Projects: Demonstrated experience building backend applications via academic, freelance, or open-source work.
• Cloud Experience: Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure services.
• DevOps Tools: Exposure to Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Open Source: Active GitHub profile or contributions to open-source projects.

Why Join Us?

• Work on real-world AI applications impacting millions across India.
• Be part of a high-caliber team of AI and product engineering experts.
• Get in early at a fast-growing generative AI startup redefining the future of enterprise AI in India.
• Opportunity to grow rapidly, take ownership, and drive innovation.