Software Engineer SWE3 Backend India

Were Karat, the worlds largest interviewing company.

Karat is transforming organizations around the world. We provide a powerful system for technical leaders at companies like PayPal, Atlassian, and Citi who want to take control of how they hire top engineers, elevate their teams and contractors, and stay ahead. At the core of Karat’s system are live, expert-led interviews, analytics designed to give leaders maximum visibility, and the most robust interview performance dataset in the world.

Come join our Engineering team

Our Software Engineering team is dedicated to building the world’s most predictive, inclusive, and fair interviewing products for our clients and technical candidates alike.

What you will do

As a Software Engineer at Karat, youll build product features that directly improve how engineers are interviewed and how engineering organizations operate. Youll contribute to our flagship interviewing platform that transforms how companies evaluate technical talent, working hands-on to create and build products that serve engineers, candidates, and internal teams as we scale. This role offers excellent growth opportunities in a dynamic environment where your code directly impacts how companies discover and develop their most valuable asset – their people.

This position will be required to work a schedule overlapping with U.S. counterparts.

• Develop sophisticated web applications, frontend and backend, using a variety of programming languages, testing, and development tools.
• Write clean, scalable services, components, and APIs that form the backbone of our platform, ensuring high standards of code quality and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Analysts, Data Scientists, Designers, Product Managers, and fellow Software Engineers to define features and build powerful, easy-to-use products.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to decisions that balance innovation with reliability, helping our platform evolve while maintaining enterprise-grade stability.
• Own and deliver projects from design to release within your teams area, ensuring thorough testing and smooth integration with existing systems.
• Support and enhance existing codebases, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions that increase developer productivity.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, including code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing across the team.

The experience you will bring

• 4+ years of post-intern, professional experience developing and launching web applications into production environments
• Expertise in modern programming languages (Ruby, Python, React, TypeScript/JavaScript) with mastery of web frameworks and design patterns for both frontend and backend
• Experience with database design and optimization, RESTful API development, and modern frontend technologies
• Demonstrated understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and system design principles
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and deployment practices
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and quality
• Excellent communication skills in the English language (verbal and written); ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams and articulate technical concepts clearly
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate
• Interest in technical interviewing, talent assessment, or educational technology is valued
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to accelerate development workflows and productivity

This position is only available to candidates residing in Bengaluru (formerly known as Bangalore). While our team operates 100% remotely, we are currently limiting hiring to this specific location. Applications from other cities in India will not be considered at this time.

This position is open to candidates authorized to work in India only. No visa sponsorship provided.