Applied AI Engineer - Python

JobCubby; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Global team collaboration

Job summary

JoVE is seeking an experienced Applied AI Engineer (Python-heavy) to join our global team. You will develop new products, prototype innovative ideas, and push the boundaries of technology within our content platform and initiatives teams.

You will collaborate with PMs, designers, and backend/frontend engineers to build scalable Python-based systems, RESTful APIs, and engaging UI using React.js/Next.js, while ensuring performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years hands-on Python development.
• Strong proficiency in Python frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI).
• Experience with AI, LLM or RAG on work projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Designers, PMs, and Engineers to deliver UX and feasibility for web apps.
• Develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Python.
• Design, build, and optimize RESTful APIs for frontend-backend communication.
• Implement robust business logic and ensure high performance and responsiveness.
• Build and enhance user interfaces using React.js and Next.js.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Ensure smooth integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following best practices.
• Perform debugging, testing, and performance optimization of applications.
• Participate in code reviews and improve development standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure reliability and scalability.

Skills

Python

RESTful APIs

React.js

Next.js

Django

Flask

FastAPI

AWS

GCP

Azure

SQL/NoSQL

Code reviews

Tools

Django

Flask

FastAPI

React.js

Next.js

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

JoVE is the world-leading producer and provider of video solutions with the mission to improve scientific research and education. Millions of scientists, educators and students use JoVE for their research, teaching and learning. Our institutional clients comprise over 1,000 universities, colleges, and biopharma companies, including such leaders as Harvard, MIT, Yale, and Stanford. As a rapidly growing company, with offices in the USA, UK, Australia, and India servicing clients in over 60 countries, we are seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join our company.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Applied AI Engineer (Python heavy) to join our team, working closely with the global content platform and new initiatives team. Your primary focus will be on developing new products, creating prototypes, and exploring novel use cases with emerging technologies. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with product managers and the platform team to drive innovation, rapidly develop new applications, and push the boundaries of what's possible with cutting-edge tech. If you're passionate about pioneering solutions and want to shape our company's future through creative exploration of new possibilities, we want you on board.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, and Software Engineers to build and maintain the user experience, accessibility, and development feasibility of the website, applications, and supporting digital spaces.
• Develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Python.
• Design, build, and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless frontend-backend communication.
• Implement robust business logic and ensure high performance and responsiveness of applications.
• Build and enhance user interfaces using React.js and/or Next.js (where applicable).
• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Ensure smooth integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Perform debugging, testing, and performance optimization of applications.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system reliability and scalability.
• 4–7 years of hands‑on experience in Python development.
• Must have strong proficiency in Python (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI).
• Experience with using AI, LLM or RAG on work projects.
• Working knowledge of React.js or (Next.js is a plus ).
• Experience with RESTful API design and integration.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• A competitive compensation package
• You will make a direct impact in accelerating science research and education.
• Opportunity to work with global teams and in an environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.
• Our strong promotion from within culture draws a clear path to advance your career with us