Team lead - Software development

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.

• 0 to 3 years of experience (or equivalent understanding of software engineering)
• Familiar with Javascript/Typescript and React.js
• Familiar with one backend language (Node, Go, Java, Python) and one relational database (any SQL)
• Willingness and interest in learning new tech/processes (Next.js, Angular, IaaS, etc.)

Essential Job Functions:

1. Implement application components and systems according to department standards and guidelines.
2. Work with product and designers to translate requirements into accurate representations for the web.
3. Analyze, design, code, debug, and test business applications.
4. Code reviews in accordance with team processes/standards.
5. Understand and work with data in varying degrees of complexity and scale.
6. Responsible for planning, processing and performing all jobs in an efficient manner.
7. Provide assistance to testers and support personnel as needed to determine system problems.
8. Resolve problems involved with integrating new technologies with systems.

* Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.  The function is considered essential if the reason the position exists is to perform that function.

Supportive Job Functions:

1. Remain knowledgeable of new emerging technologies and their impact on internal systems.
2. Available to work on call when needed.
3. Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

*These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and usually equal 5% or less of time spent.  However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

1. Experience using Python, JavaScript, and React.
2. Experience with web services and RESTful APIs.
3. Experience in cloud infrastructure
4. Experience with Sql and NoSql databases
5. Familiarity with modern CI/CD methods
6. Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple assignments on a daily basis.
7. Strong and effective inter-personal and communication skills
8. Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of clients and staff.
9. Must be able to work flexible hours on-site and remote.
10. Must be able to coordinate with other staff and provide technological leadership.
11. Ability to work in a complex, dynamic team environment with minimal supervision.
12. Must possess good organizational skills.

Education, Experience, and Certification:

1. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred (Computer Science, Engineer, etc.), but equivalent work experience in a technology related area may substitute.
2. 5+ years relevant experience, required. *
3. Experience using version control daily in a developer environment.
4. Experience with Python, JavaScript, and React is required.
5. Experience using rapid development frameworks like Django or Flask.
6. Experience using front end build tools.

• Primary responsibility is to take up product development as a full stack developer and ability to work with the larger product team, arrive at best architectural approach, choose most appropriate frameworks, code and deliver
• Shown success as an individual contributor. Should have consistently demonstrated ability and commitment to deliver major initiatives in a timely manner
• Embrace good development practices including design specification, coding standards, unit testing and code reviews
• A self­starter, who loves to take on hard problems, loves solving service scalability problems, enjoys breaking things and enthusiastic to learn new technologies and working in startup environments