Sr. Software Engineer | SDE II | SDE III

KlearNow Ltd.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong growth and learning opportunities

Collaborate with a high-performing engineering team

Job summary

KlearNow Ltd. is hiring a Sr. Software Engineer to develop scalable backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of backend development experience, strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and experience with technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

The role offers opportunities to work with AI-driven products and modern cloud-native technologies in a high-performing engineering team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices.

Skills

Backend development experience

Knowledge of data structures

Strong understanding of algorithms

Experience with Java

Experience with microservices

Familiarity with cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Job description

Sr. Software Engineer | SDE II | SDE III

We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer with strong backend development experience to build scalable and high-performance distributed systems. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in backend technologies, microservices, and cloud‑native environments.

Why us

KlearNow is an AI‑first product company transforming global trade and customs operations. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with our core engineering center in Gurgaon, we are building an intelligent platform that automates the complex processes involved in global trade.

Our platform allows companies to upload documents such as invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading. Our AI systems automatically extract key information, generate customs declarations, validate compliance requirements, and significantly speed up the entire clearance process.

In addition, customers get real‑time shipment visibility from port to final delivery, along with a drayage and transport partner marketplace to manage trucking and delivery operations.

KlearNow is a 280+ member global team with offices across the US, India, Europe, and Canada. We are Series B funded with $50M+ and backed by leading industry experts in AI and technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs
• Build and maintain distributed systems running on Kubernetes or ECS
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on product development
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of backend development experience
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design
• Experience with Java, Scala, Go, or Node.js
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, and cloud platforms

Required Skills

• Experience with Kafka, Elasticsearch, Spark, or Aerospike
• Understanding of Agile and CI/CD practices
• Exposure to search or recommendation systems

Why Join KlearNow

• Work on scalable AI‑driven products
• Collaborate with a high‑performing engineering team
• Opportunity to work on modern cloud‑native technologies
• Strong growth and learning opportunities