Senior Software Development Engineer - GenAI & Distributed Systems

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 2500000 - Rs 2800000 (ie INR 25 - 28 LPA) Min Experience: 7+ years Location: Hyderabad JobType: full-time We are seeking a high-performing Software Development Engineer to design, build, and scale transformative internal tools and external software solutions for a global e-commerce and merchant services platform. This role operates at the absolute cutting edge of technology, building new products from scratch and enhancing core systems by integrating cloud computing, large-scale distributed backends, and agentic AI architectures. Requirements Technical Skill Profile Focus Category Core Competencies & Required Knowledge Base AI Frameworks & Methodologies Generative AI, Autonomous/Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Assistants, Prompt Engineering System Architecture High-Scale Distributed Systems, Microservices, System Architecture Design (from scratch & scaling existing legacy systems) Infrastructure & Ecosystems Cloud Computing (AWS/Cloud Native solutions), API Design, High-Throughput System Integration Core Languages Advanced proficiency in Python, Java, or C++ - Key Technical Responsibilities Architect AI-Driven Applications: Research, design, and develop intelligent tools and features (such as autonomous AI Assistants) powered by Generative and Agentic AI to automate complex user and operational workflows. Build Core Distributed Backend Systems: Own end-to-end software development lifecycle pipelines to construct high-throughput, highly resilient distributed systems capable of processing massive global request volumes. Productize Applied Science Models: Collaborate intimately with Applied Science and Machine Learning research teams to integrate highly complex AI models into reliable, production-ready software features. Cross-Functional System Execution: Partner closely with global Product Managers and technical stakeholders to translate high-level business requirements into executable technical roadmaps and clean software architectures. Candidate Qualifications ● 7 to 10 years of relevant software engineering experience with a proven track record in a Senior or Lead engineer capacity. ● Geographic & Work Requirement: Must be currently based in Hyderabad (or prepared to relocate immediately) with the ability to work fully on-site from the client's Hyderabad office. ● Technical Depth: Strong software engineering background with extensive experience building and scaling highly resilient distributed backend web applications. ● Hands-on AI Delivery: Proven delivery experience implementing Generative AI frameworks into production software environments. ● Drive & Curiosity: Strong technical curiosity with a passion for experimenting with and deploying the latest advancements in LLM technology and autonomous agent ecosystems. Must-have skills Generative AI, System Architecture, Python Good-to-have skills LLM, Distributed Systems, Architecture Design