nference is hiring a Software Engineer (1-2 years experience) to build backend services, APIs, and product features in an AI-first healthcare technology company based in Bangalore.

About the Company

nference is an AI-first healthcare technology company dedicated to accelerating biomedical discovery and transforming healthcare through artificial intelligence and large-scale computing. Our platforms help pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and research organizations unlock insights from complex clinical, molecular, and imaging data to drive better decisions and improve patient outcomes. Founded with the vision of solving some of healthcare's most challenging problems, nference combines expertise in software engineering, machine learning, data science, and life sciences to build products that make a meaningful impact on global healthcare.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Software Engineer with 1–2 years of experience in backend software engineering to join our engineering team in Bangalore. This role is suited for an engineer with strong programming fundamentals who is eager to build reliable backend services, APIs, and product features while working closely with experienced engineers. You should have a good understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, databases, and software design principles. You will contribute to feature development, testing, debugging, code reviews, and production support while progressively taking ownership of technical components. As part of an AI-first healthcare technology company, you will also work in an environment where data protection, secure engineering practices, and responsible use of AI-assisted development tools are important.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, test, and maintain clean, well-structured code for backend services, APIs, product features, and bug fixes under senior guidance.
• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain assigned backend services and features.
• Build and work with data models, database queries, logging, error handling, and appropriate security practices.
• Develop and maintain unit tests and local verification suites to ensure code quality, test coverage, and release readiness.
• Debug software issues and contribute to improving the performance, reliability, and quality of assigned components.
• Adhere to data protection, PHI handling protocols, and secure coding standards.
• Contribute to Low-Level Designs and technical solutions under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate peer feedback constructively.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams on requirements, API design, technical implementation, and feature delivery.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and communicate technical progress, trade-offs, and blockers proactively.
• Troubleshoot bugs and production issues and support incident resolution when required.
• Use approved AI-assisted development tools for routine coding, boilerplate generation, testing, and documentation while rigorously reviewing and validating outputs.
• Maintain clear documentation for implemented features, services, and technical decisions.
• Continuously develop knowledge of the codebase, engineering practices, and healthcare domain.

Tech Stack

• Languages: Python or Go (backend programming)
• Databases: PostgreSQL or MySQL (required), NoSQL (preferred)
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (preferred), Docker (preferred), CI/CD pipelines (preferred)
• Tools: Git, Linux/Unix environments, unit testing frameworks, AI-assisted development tools (approved)
• Architecture: RESTful APIs, microservices (preferred), distributed systems (exposure preferred)
• Methodology: Agile software development, code reviews, low-level design

1-2 years of backend experience; strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, OOP; proficiency in Python or Go; experience with APIs, PostgreSQL/MySQL, Git, Linux/Unix; understanding of Agile and unit testing. Preferred: NoSQL, AWS, Docker, CI/CD, microservices, healthcare exposure.

Work at the intersection of AI, software engineering, data science, and healthcare. Opportunity to strengthen backend fundamentals, take ownership of components, and collaborate with experienced engineers and scientists. Hybrid work model after probation, gym/gadget/internet reimbursements, professional development, comprehensive health insurance, complimentary meals at Bangalore office.