Role Overview CuriousBox AI is looking for a talented and driven Backend Developer to join our core founding team. As one of the first engineering hires, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, building, and scaling our AI-driven products. If you thrive on challenges and are passionate about generative AI, come help shape the future at CuriousBox Ai! Key Responsibilities Architect, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and TypeScript. Design and optimize data models, queries, and operations for MongoDB. Collaborate with other developers to integrate generative AI applications into products. Maintain high code quality, security, and reliability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems. Write thoroughly tested, well-documented code and participate in code reviews. Contribute ideas for best practices, architecture, and process improvements as a key member of the founding team. Requirements 1-3 years of professional experience in backend development. Proficiency in Python and TypeScript. Experience with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases. Hands-on experience creating and deploying applications utilizing generative AI models (e.g., LLMs, diffusion models, transformers, etc.). Solid understanding of RESTful API design, authentication, and security practices. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus. Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills. Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Willingness to work from our New Delhi office at least twice a week initially, with openness to full-time in-office as the team scales. Nice to Have Experience working in early-stage startups or as a founding engineer. Exposure to microservices architecture. Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Interest in building scalable, data-driven products in a creative environment. What We Offer Opportunity to be a core team member at a fast-growing AI startup. ESOPs (Employee Stock Options) on offer. Impactful ownership of products and technology decisions. Competitive salary and benefits (10-15 LPA). Highly collaborative, growth-oriented culture. Show more Show less