Backend Developer

About the Company

Asymmetric Labs is an AI-first, new-age ed-tech company focused on delivering measurable

outcomes such as improved ranks, job placements, and sustained career progression. Currently in

stealth mode.

• Backed by Tier 1 US VCs

• Founding team of serial entrepreneurs

• Global team (Singapore / India / US)

• Team members work on cutting-edge learning technologies that aim to redefine how learners

achieve their goals.

About the Role

We're looking for a backend developer who thinks critically about system design, clean code, and

long-term scalability. You'll be part of a lean, fast-moving team, responsible for building and

maintaining the APIs and backend services that power our platform.

This is a high-ownership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and

takes end-to-end responsibility for the systems they build.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain highly scalable backend systems and APIs

• Work with MongoDB and other data stores (NoSQL/SQL)

• Design, deploy, and operate services on cloud infrastructure

• Optimize performance and reliability at scale

• Contribute to code reviews and system architecture decisions

• Collaborate with the tech team in short feedback loops to ship, learn, and iterate quickly

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 3.5+ years of backend development experience

• Languages: Proficiency in Python (preferably Django or Flask)

• Databases: Strong hands-on experience with MongoDB or similar databases

• Cloud: Experience building and deploying on cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)

• Architecture: Solid understanding of API design and backend architecture principles

• Code Quality: Obsession with clean, maintainable code and modular design

• Mindset: A “tech purist” approach — you enjoy building things the right way, not just the

fastest way

• Bonus: Exposure to early-stage startups, open-source contributions, or serious side projects

• Education: Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent self-taught experience

Critical Aspects

• No Vibe Coding: You can write, read, and reason through code independently — AI tools are an

accelerant, not a crutch

• System Design Thinking: You think in terms of systems, trade-offs, and scale, not just

individual features