
Senior Fullstack Engineer with 5+ Years of Experience (Backend Heavy)
at SciSpace
Looking for a 5+ years experienced Senior Full-stack Engineer (Backend Heavy) for a research-focused, product-based, US-based Startup.
AI Assistant for Research using state-of-the-art language models (AI Agent for Academic Research)
At SciSpace, we're using language models to automate and streamline research workflows from start to finish. And the best part? We're
already making waves in the industry, with a whopping 5 million users
on board as of November 2025! Our users love us too, with a 40%
MOM retention rate and 10% of them using our app more than once
a week! We're growing by more than 50% every month, all thanks to
our awesome users spreading the word (see it yourself on Twitter). Andwith almost weekly feature launches since our inception, we're
constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our team of
experts in design, frontend, fullstack engineering, and machine learning
are already in place, but we're always on the lookout for new talent to help us take things to the next level. Our user base is super engaged and always eager to provide feedback, making Scispace one of the most advanced applications of language models out there.
We are looking for insatiably curious, always learning SDE 2 Fullstack Engineers. You could get a chance to work on the most important and challenging problems at scale.
Responsibilities:
* Work in managing products as part of SciSpace product suite.
* Partner with product owners in designing software that becomes part of researchers’ lives
* Model real-world scenarios into code that can build the SciSpace platform
* Test code that you write and continuously improve practices at SciSpace
* Arrive at technology decisions after extensive debates with other engineers
* Manage large projects from conceptualisation, all the way through deployments
* Evolve an ecosystem of tools and libraries that make it possible for SciSpace to provide reliable, always-on, performant services to our users
* Partner with other engineers in developing an architecture that is resilient to changes in product requirements and usage
* Work on the user-interface side and deliver a snappy, enjoyable experience to your users
Our Ideal Candidate would:
* Strong grasp of one high-level language like Python, JavaScript, etc.
* Strong grasp of front-end HTML/CSS, non-trivial browser-side JavaScript
* General awareness of SQL and database design concepts
* Solid understanding of testing fundamentals
* Strong communication skills
* Should have prior experience in managing and executing technology products.
Bonus:
* Prior experience working with high-volume, always-available web applications
* Experience in ElasticSearch.
* Experience in distributed systems.
* Experience working with a Start-up is a plus point.

About SciSpace
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SciSpace is an AI-first platform redefining how research is done — from discovery to collaboration. Built by researchers for researchers, SciSpace combines advanced language models, semantic search, and smart reading tools to help you navigate scientific literature with clarity and speed.
Trusted by over 5 million users globally, the platform supports everything from reading and summarization to citation generation and interactive exploration of papers.
With a cross-functional team of designers, engineers, and machine learning experts, SciSpace is continuously innovating — releasing new features, integrating user feedback, and pushing boundaries to make academic research more accessible, efficient, and impactful.
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