Principal Backend Engineer

Carrerlift; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 6,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrerlift in Bengaluru invites applications for a Principal Backend Engineer in a hybrid setup. The ideal candidate will lead the design and scaling of backend systems for AI-native products, bringing deep expertise in distributed systems and system design.

Required 6–15 years of experience, with strong backend fundamentals and proficiency in Java. Eligible candidates should be able to solve high-complexity problems and operate effectively at scale.

Qualifications

• Exceptional backend engineering fundamentals required.
• Proven experience designing and scaling complex systems.
• Deep expertise in system design and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable backend systems for complex products.
• Solve high-impact engineering problems at scale.
• Design systems that operate reliably at scale.
• Apply advanced system-design principles across backend architecture.
• Work with distributed-system concepts and implementations.
• Leverage AI capabilities in next-generation product features.

Skills

Backend engineering fundamentals

Distributed systems

System design

Java

Job description

About the role:

• This opening is for a Principal Backend Engineer at a Series B, AI-native company.
• The role is based in Bengaluru with a hybrid working arrangement.
• Candidates should have 6–15 years of professional experience.
• The stated compensation range is ₹60 LPA–₹1.2 Cr.
• Applicants should have a notice period of no more than 30 days.

What you'll work on:

• Architect scalable backend systems for complex products.
• Solve high-impact and technically difficult engineering problems.
• Design systems capable of operating reliably at scale.
• Apply advanced system-design principles across backend architecture.
• Work deeply with distributed-system concepts and implementations.
• Leverage AI and Agentic AI when building next-generation product capabilities.

What we're looking for:

• Candidates should have exceptionally strong backend-engineering fundamentals.
• Proven experience designing and scaling complex systems is important.
• Deep expertise in system design is required.
• Strong distributed-systems knowledge is expected.
• Java is listed as a core technology.
• The role is not intended for candidates whose experience is limited to simply working with Java.
• Applicants should demonstrate experience solving hard technical problems and running systems at scale.

Note: Maximum notice period is 30 days. The company is described as a Series B, AI-native company.