Senior Software Engineer - Backend

6sense Insights India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Stock options

Learning & development

Job summary

6sense Insights India Private Limited is seeking a Software Engineer III to design and build scalable backend systems powering our AI-driven platform. You will collaborate with engineering, product, and cross-functional teams to craft high-performance services and robust APIs.

The role emphasizes distributed systems, cloud familiarity (AWS/GCP/Azure), and strong Python/Java programming, with opportunities to contribute to architectural decisions and scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience with a strong backend development focus.
• Strong programming experience in Python and/or Java.
• Experience building scalable APIs and backend systems.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to design scalable technical solutions.
• Experience contributing to system design and architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Build robust, reliable, and production-grade applications.
• Contribute to the architecture and development of services, frameworks, and distributed systems.
• Drive technical solutions and participate in system design discussions.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Identify opportunities for improving system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

Python/Java

Backend design

Microservices

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Problem solving

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Golang

TypeScript

Job description

Software Engineer III

Our Mission

6sense's mission is to multiply what matters: growth, retention, and efficiency. We envision a future where companies, teams and people reach their full potential.

Our People

People are the heart and soul of 6sense. We serve with passion and purpose. We live by our Being 6sense values of Win as One Team, Stay Curious, Do The Right Thing, Own the Outcome, and Create Belonging. Every 6sensor plays a part in defining the future of our industry-leading technology. 6sense is a place where difference-makers roll up their sleeves, take risks, act with integrity, and measure success by the value we create for our customers. We want 6sense to be the best chapter of your career.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer III, you will play a critical role in designing and building scalable backend systems that power 6sense’s next-generation AI-driven platform. You will work closely with engineering, product, and cross-functional teams to build high-performance services, contribute to architectural decisions, and solve complex technical challenges. You will be responsible for developing robust backend applications, designing scalable APIs, and contributing to distributed systems that support enterprise-scale customers.

What will you own

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Build robust, reliable, and production-grade applications.
• Contribute to the architecture and development of services, frameworks, and distributed systems.
• Drive technical solutions and participate in system design discussions.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Identify opportunities for improving system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices.

What we're looking for

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience with a strong backend development focus.
• Strong programming experience in Python and/or Java.
• Experience building scalable APIs and backend systems.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure .
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to design scalable technical solutions.
• Experience contributing to system design and architectural decisions.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Exposure to Golang and TypeScript.
• Experience working in high-growth SaaS environments.
• Experience with data platforms, analytics systems, or large-scale data processing environments.
• Familiarity with building AI/ML-enabled products or platforms.

Success in this role would look like

• Delivering scalable and reliable backend solutions that support business growth.
• Driving technical excellence through strong engineering practices and thoughtful design decisions.
• Successfully collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features.
• Improving system performance, scalability, and reliability across services.
• Becoming a trusted technical contributor who helps shape the future of 6sense’s platform.

Our Benefits

• Full-time employees can take advantage of health coverage, paid parental leave, generous paid time-off and holidays, quarterly self-care days off, and stock options.
• We’ll make sure you have the equipment and support you need to work and connect with your teams, at home or in one of our offices.
• We have a growth mindset culture that is represented in all that we do, from onboarding through to numerous learning and development initiatives including access to our LinkedIn Learning platform.
• Employee well-being is also top of mind for us.
• We host quarterly wellness education sessions to encourage self care and personal growth.
• From wellness days to ERG-hosted events, we celebrate and energize all 6sense employees and their backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

6sense is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation Employers.

• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
• If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail] .
• We are aware of recruiting impersonation attempts that are not affiliated with 6sense in any way. A ll email communications from 6sense will originate from the @6sense.com domain .
• We will not initially contact you via text message and will never request payments .
• If you are uncertain whether you have been contacted by an official 6sense employee, reach out to jobs@ 6sense.com

Experience Level

Senior Level