Founding Backend Engineer

Backend Developer (AI-native Booking Engine)

Location: Remote / India

Salary Range: INR 30,000 - 60,000 per month

Building the future of kids’ activities

At Jungle, we’re reimagining how families discover and book activities — and we’re going AI-first from the ground up.

We’re looking for a Backend Developer who’s hands-on, startup-savvy, and loves building fast, scalable, and smart systems. You’ll work directly with the founders to architect and ship our AI-powered booking engine, the brain that connects families to the perfect experience in seconds.

What You’ll Work On

• Architect and deploy scalable backend infrastructure on Google Cloud
• Build and manage Postgres / Supabase / Firebase databases
• Design and optimize Node.js / Express APIs, with nginx for routing
• Integrate vector embeddings and RAG pipelines for intelligent search & recommendations
• Collaborate with frontend devs working in React / Next.js
• Use Postman, VS Code, or Cursor to test, iterate, and ship quickly
• Work closely with the founding team to hit ambitious milestones for launch

Preferred Tech Stack

• Cloud: Google Cloud
• Database: PostgreSQL, Supabase, Firebase
• Backend: Node.js, Express, nginx
• Frontend (collaboration): React, Next.js
• Tools: Postman, Cursor, VS Code
• AI / ML: Vector embeddings, RAG, OpenAI / LangChain familiarity a big plus

What We Love

• You think in systems and structures, not scripts.
• Leverage AI to code, not vibe code.
• You know how to use AI to move faster (code generation, testing, docs, debugging).
• You care about clean architecture, documentation, and quick iterations.
• You enjoy collaborating directly with founders and designers.

Why Join

• Build something from zero to one, your work directly powers the core of the product.
• Work with an AI-native startup that moves fast and ships faster.
• Potential to convert to full-time if we crush our 3-month milestones.
• Competitive stipend + project-based incentives.