Founding engineer

Weekday AI (YC W21); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting company is seeking a Founding Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in Python. This role involves building the core technology and shaping the engineering culture from scratch. You will lead the development of scalable systems, set engineering best practices, and work closely with the founding team. Candidates should thrive in fast-paced environments, possess strong problem-solving skills, and enjoy taking ownership of projects. This is a full-time position located in Bengaluru, India.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on engineering experience with Python.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and zero-to-one product building.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement core backend services and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with founders to convert ideas into working features.
• Set up engineering best practices and coding standards.
• Take full ownership of features from concept through release.
• Improve performance, optimize APIs, ensure maintainable code.
• Own features from concept to release, including testing and documentation.
• Drive a culture of innovation and mentor future hires.

Skills

Python

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Ownership

Innovation

Job description

Job Overview

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 5 years
Location: Bangalore
JobType: full-time

As a Founding Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in building the core technology foundation and shaping both the product and engineering culture from the ground up. This position is ideal for someone who wants to work in a fast‑paced, ownership‑driven environment where ideas move quickly from concept to execution. You will collaborate directly with the founding team, lead critical architectural decisions, and drive the development of scalable, high‑performance systems.

This role offers the rare opportunity to influence product direction, establish engineering best practices, and create systems that can scale with rapidly growing business demands. If you enjoy solving complex problems, experimenting with new technology, and building products end‑to‑end, this role will give you immense autonomy and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement core backend services and infrastructure using Python
• Build foundational components that will support scalability, reliability, and long‑term product growth
• Collaborate closely with founders and product stakeholders to convert ideas into working features
• Set up engineering best practices, coding standards, development guidelines, and review processes
• Improve system performance, optimize APIs, and ensure high‑quality, maintainable code
• Work on deployment pipelines, automation, integrations, and end‑to‑end system reliability
• Take full ownership of features from concept through release, including testing and documentation
• Identify technical risks early and propose solutions to maintain product stability
• Contribute to shaping team culture and mentoring future engineering hires as the team expands
• Drive a culture of innovation by experimenting with new tools, frameworks, and approaches

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You bring at least 5 years of hands‑on engineering experience with a strong command of Python
• You enjoy taking ownership and working independently in fast‑paced environments
• You are comfortable wearing multiple hats and contributing across architecture, development, and deployment
• You thrive in early‑stage teams and are motivated by building things from scratch
• You can communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and make thoughtful technical decisions
• You have a problem‑solving mindset and the willingness to iterate quickly while maintaining quality
• You bring an entrepreneurial approach and are excited to contribute to a product’s zero‑to‑one journey

Senior Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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