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Founding Engineer at Weekday AI. This role is for one of the Weekday's clients. Salary range: Rs 3000000 - Rs 6000000 (ie INR 30-60 LPA). Min Experience: 5 years. Location: India. JobType: full-time. We are looking for a . Founding Engineer. to join a high-impact, early-stage product team. As one of the first engineering hires, you will play a critical role in shaping the technology, culture, and direction of the company. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong Python (FastAPI) expertise who thrives in startup environments and enjoys building scalable systems from the ground up.. You will collaborate closely with founders and cross-functional teams across product, design, and growth to build and scale the core platform. This position demands strong technical skills, a product-oriented mindset, and a bias toward ownership and action.. Key Responsibilities. Take full ownership of backend architecture and development using . Python (FastAPI). . . Build scalable APIs, services, and data pipelines to power high-performance products. . Collaborate with product and design teams to translate user needs into technical solutions. . Participate in architecture and design decisions to ensure system performance, scalability, and security. . Set up CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and monitoring systems for a robust engineering foundation. . Identify and solve core technical challenges proactively. . Establish engineering best practices and foster a quality-driven development culture. . Mentor future engineering hires and help scale the team. . Requirements. 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, preferably in fast-paced startup environments. . Strong proficiency in . Python. , with deep expertise in . FastAPI. . . Solid understanding of API development, async programming, and modern web services. . Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB). . Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure). . Strong understanding of system design, architecture, and backend performance optimization. . Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, Docker, and containerized deployments. . Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and takes end-to-end ownership. . Excellent communication and collaboration skills. . Preferred Qualifications. Prior experience as a founding engineer or early-stage team member. . Exposure to frontend technologies (React/Next.js) is a plus. . Familiarity with analytics, event-driven systems, or microservices architecture. . Experience integrating third-party APIs or building platforms with external integrations. . Core Skills. Python · FastAPI · Backend Development · API Design · Async Programming · PostgreSQL · MongoDB · Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure) · CI/CD · Docker · Microservices. Company Location: India.