Senior Software Engineer- Backend

Pocket FM; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pocket FM, Bengaluru, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Backend to build high-performance APIs, scalable microservices, and robust infrastructure powering our audio platform.

The role demands 3-6 years of backend experience in Python or Golang, strong CS fundamentals, and hands-on work with PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, and cloud platforms. You will collaborate with product, design, and analytics teams to ship features at scale and participate in code reviews and production troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of backend development experience with Python or Golang.
• Strong CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, OOP, OS, networking.
• Proven experience developing and managing REST APIs and databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services.
• Develop and manage REST APIs for mobile/web platforms and internal tools.
• Collaborate with product, design and analytics teams to deliver features at scale.

Skills

Python/Golang

REST APIs

Data structures

OOP

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Monitoring

Git workflows

Open-source

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

Docker

AWS

GCP

Azure

Grafana

Prometheus

ELK

Job description

Pocket FM is a leading audio entertainment platform that brings engaging, serialized fiction to millions of listeners across genres like romance, thriller, fantasy, and more. With over 130 million users globally and strong traction in markets like the US and Europe, we’re revolutionizing storytelling through audio.

Our unique model combines free listening with micropayments for premium content, powering strong business growth. In FY25, we reached an ARR of INR 2,000 crore, with over 100,000 hours of content on the platform. We're also at the forefront of innovation, leveraging AI-generated content to scale efficiently.

Role Overview

We are hiring for a Senior Software Engineer - Backend who will be responsible for building high-performance APIs, scalable microservices, and robust infrastructure powering our audio platform.

This is a high-ownership role that requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a mindset to work in a fast-paced product environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Python or Golang
• Develop and manage RESTful APIs for mobile/web platforms and internal tools
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and analytics teams to deliver features at scale
• Optimize performance, ensure high availability, and handle large-scale traffic
• Write clean, modular, and testable code adhering to software best practices
• Lead debugging efforts, production issue resolution, and post-mortem analysis
• Participate in code reviews and continuously drive technical improvements

Skills & Qualifications

• 3-6 years of backend development experience in Python or Golang
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, OOP, operating systems, and networking
• Proven experience developing and managing REST APIs
• Proficient in working with databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms - AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Experience with Docker or other container technologies
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment best practices
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack
• Experience with Git and version control workflows
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong personal backend project portfolio
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset

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