Software development Engineer - Backend

Software Development Engineer-Backend Location : Bengaluru Experience : 0–2 years About Pocket FM Pocket FM is India's leading audio streaming platform with a mission to redefine the way stories are consumed. We are building a personalized entertainment experience for the next billion users through a robust tech platform powered by data, intelligence, and audio innovation. Join us on our journey to scale storytelling to millions, one stream at a time. Role Overview We are looking for a motivated and curious SDE-1 to join our fast-paced engineering team. You will play a key role in building scalable backend services and APIs that power our audio platform. If you are passionate about backend development and have hands-on experience with Python or Golang , we’d love to connect with you. Responsibilities Build and maintain highly scalable backend systems using Python or Golang Develop RESTful APIs and services for Pocket FM’s core platform Work closely with product, design, and data teams to deliver seamless user experiences Optimize application performance and write clean, maintainable code Participate in code reviews, learning sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives Troubleshoot and debug production issues as part of a collaborative team Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 0–2 years of backend development experience in Python or Golang Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals (DSA, OOP, OS, networking) Familiarity with REST API development and version control (Git) Working knowledge of databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) Ability to write modular, reusable, and testable code Good communication skills and a proactive attitude Nice to Have Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure Experience with container technologies like Docker Familiarity with monitoring, logging, or CI/CD tools Contributions to open-source projects or personal backend projects Show more Show less