SDE Apprentice - Backend & Android

TheCodingShef; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & mentorship

Job summary

Origin Bengaluru is seeking an SDE Apprentice with a strong backend focus and Kotlin-enabled Android work. You will develop Python APIs, design database schemas, and ensure robust communication with our Android app for robot telemetry and control.

You'll ship production code to robots on live sites under mentorship, gaining exposure to FastAPI, WebSocket, and Android integration while learning across the stack from backend to operator-facing interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Electronics or related field.
• 0–1 year of experience; internships or personal projects count.
• Strong CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, OOP, OS basics, networking.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services in Python (FastAPI), including async endpoints and background tasks.
• Design and integrate REST and WebSocket APIs for robot telemetry and job data.
• Design database schemas and write efficient queries (PostgreSQL/SQLite).
• Develop Android app features in Kotlin, integrating with backend APIs and LiveData/Lifecycle components.
• Write tests, participate in code reviews, and document work.

Skills

Python

Kotlin

Java

FastAPI

REST APIs

WebSocket

PostgreSQL

SQLite

Android

Git

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Room (Android local storage)

Postman

Job description

# SDE Apprentice - Backend & AndroidOriginBengaluruJuniorPosted 2d agoApply on employer siteYou apply on the employer's own page. Never pay to apply for a job.## About the roleKotlinJavaJetpack ComposeCoroutines & FlowRoom / SQLiteCI/CDREST / GraphQL\\*About Origin\\* Origin (previously 10xConstruction) is building general-purpose autonomous robots for US construction to tackle rising costs, safety risks, and labour shortages. Our modular, multi-trade platform combines purpose-built hardware with real-time site intelligence to navigate complex environments and execute tasks with precision. Trained in high-fidelity simulation and already deployed on live sites, our robots deliver faster execution, stronger project economics, and meaningful cost savings. Join India's talent-dense robotics team, with colleagues from IITs, Stanford, UCLA, and other leading institutions.\\*About the Role\\* We're looking for an SDE Apprentice who is strong on the backend and comfortable working on Android too. Operators on construction sites control our robots through Android apps. Those apps depend on backend services for robot state, telemetry, and job data. You'll work on both sides: mostly backend (Python, APIs, databases), with regular work on the Android app. We care more about strong fundamentals and how fast you learn than about knowing a specific framework. You'll ship production code to robots on live sites, with mentorship from senior engineers.\\*Key ResponsibilitiesBackend & APIs\\*\\* Build and maintain backend services in Python (FastAPI), including async endpoints and background tasks.\\* Design and integrate REST and WebSocket APIs for robot telemetry, operator commands, and job data.\\* Design database schemas and write efficient queries (PostgreSQL / SQLite).\\*Android\\*\\* Build features and fix bugs in the native Android app (Kotlin) that operators use to control and monitor robots in the field, working with our Android engineers.\\* Integrate the app with backend REST and WebSocket APIs, using Kotlin Coroutines and lifecycle-aware components to keep it responsive and stable under real-time robot data.\\* Help build and maintain the operator-facing HMI (Human-Machine Interface) screens and local datastorage (Room).\\*Across the stack\\*\\* Debug issues end to end: from an Android screen, through the API, down to a service running on the robot.\\* Help build React-based dashboards and internal tools when needed.\\* Write tests, take part in code reviews, and document what you build.\\* Work with robotics and systems engineers to understand how operators use our software in the field.\\*Requirements\\*\\* Graduated with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or a related field.\\* 0–1 year of experience. Internships, open-source contributions, and substantial personal projects count.\\* Strong CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, OOP, operating system basics (processes, threads, concurrency), and networking basics (HTTP, TCP/UDP).\\* Proficiency in at least one of Python, Kotlin, or Java, and willingness to work in both Python (backend) and Kotlin (Android).\\* Backend basics: you've built at least one REST API with any framework (FastAPI, Flask, Django, Express, Spring Boot, or similar). You understand client-server architecture, authentication, status codes, and error handling.\\* Working knowledge of SQL: joins, indexes, and schema design.\\* Comfortable with Git and the Linux command line.\\* Ability to read, understand, and modify existing codebases, not just greenfield work.\\* Good communication, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.\\*Good to have\\*\\* Android fundamentals: Activity/Fragment/ViewModel lifecycles, Kotlin Coroutines, background services...