Software Engineer – Backend (Java / Python / Golang)

Experience: 6 months – 1 year

ABOUT XENONSTACK

XenonStack is the fastest-growing Data and AI Foundry for Agentic Systems, enabling enterprises to design, deploy, and scale AI agents that deliver measurable business outcomes.

We build enterprise-grade platforms across the agentic stack:

• ElixirData – Context OS for Agentic Intelligence
  

• NexaStack AI – Agentic Infrastructure Automation Platform
  

• Akira AI – Agentic AI Platform
  

Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to AI + Human Intelligence by building reliable, responsible, and enterprise-ready systems.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Software Engineer (Backend) at an early stage of their career who has a strong foundation in programming, data structures, and databases.

This role is ideal for candidates who love writing clean code, solving problems, and learning how real-world systems are built. You will work closely with senior engineers on production-grade backend systems that power AI platforms and enterprise workflows.

ROLE MISSION

Build a strong engineering foundation by contributing high-quality backend code, learning scalable system design principles, and developing into a dependable software engineer in an AI-first product environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable backend code using Java, Python, or Golang.
  

• Implement APIs, services, and data-access layers under guidance from senior engineers.
  

• Contribute to feature development, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
  

• Apply core data structures and algorithms to solve real engineering problems.
  

• Optimize code for correctness, performance, and scalability.
  

• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback constructively.
  

• Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
  

• Write efficient SQL queries and understand indexing, joins, and transactions.
  

• Assist in schema design and data consistency improvements.
  

• Use Git and follow standard version control workflows.
  

• Write basic unit tests and assist in debugging production issues.
  

• Learn secure coding practices and basic system reliability concepts.
  

• Work closely with senior engineers to understand system architecture.
  

• Actively learn best practices in backend engineering and cloud-native systems.
  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements.
  

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 months – 1 year of hands-on experience (internships, projects, or full-time) in software development.
  

• Strong fundamentals in at least one programming language:
  Java or Python or Golang.
  

• Solid understanding of data structures and Graph algorithms.
  

• Good working knowledge of databases and SQL.
  

• Familiarity with Git and basic software development workflows.
  

• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
  

• Exposure to REST APIs or backend frameworks (Spring Boot, FastAPI, Flask, etc.).
  

• Basic understanding of operating systems, networking, or distributed systems.
  

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) or Docker.
  

• Academic or personal projects involving backend systems.
  

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US?