Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack / AI / Platform)

Are you a seasoned software engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology and transforming education? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise in software development, data, and AI shapes the future of learning? Join our pioneering team at Genba Studio specializing in Hybrid AI for the educational industry.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (remote contract role )who can design, build, and operate systems end to end, while helping shape our technical foundations as we grow.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys early-stage engineering, takes responsibility beyond just writing code, and is comfortable working across backend, frontend, DevOps, and LLM infrastructure.

This role is only for people who have 5+ years of work experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of features and systems—from design to production and maintenance.
• Design and develop full-stack applications using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, React.js, and Next.js.
• Architect and maintain scalable systems .
• Design and implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) query pipelines , including Vector search integration, Query orchestration and relevance tuning.
• Deploy, operate, and optimize AI LLM deployments , including: GPU-based deployments using vLLM, Model-serving APIs and inference performance optimization, Cost-aware and scalable LLM infrastructure.
• Own DevOps workflows , including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and environment management.
• Lead system design discussions , making pragmatic trade-offs aligned with startup constraints.
• Implement and maintain automated testing using Cypress, Playwright, and Selenium.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.

Required Techical Stack

• JavaScript / TypeScript, Python
• Node.js, Express
• React.js, Next.js, HTML, CSS, Material ui
• MongoDB, Postgres SQL
• RAG pipline setup and orchestration
• Vector-based retrieval and search pipelines.
• LLM inference APIs and prompt-driven systems
• Experience deploying and operating LLMs (vLLM or similar)
• Docker & Kubernetes
• GPU-based LLM deployments
• CI/CD pipelines
• Cloud platforms (DigitalOcean, AWS, or equivalent)
• Serverless architectures
• Cypress / Playwright
• System design

Behavioral and Ownership Expectations

• Strong Ownership: Owns systems beyond initial delivery; accountable for reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Team Player: Communicates clearly, collaborates effectively, and supports teammates.
• Highly Motivated & Self-Driven: Comfortable with ambiguity; takes initiative without constant direction.
• Systems Thinker: Designs with trade-offs, failure modes, and long-term evolution in mind.
• Startup Mindset: Pragmatic, adaptable, and focused on delivering real impact.
• Continuous Learner: Actively improves skills across engineering, system design, and LLM infrastructure.

Why Work at Genba Studio?

• Make an Impact – You’re not just managing process — you’re helping build AI products that improve real human learning.
• Remote Flexibility – Work from anywhere in India, fully remote and async-friendly.
• Innovative Environment – Work closely with AI engineers, product thinkers, and designers doing bleeding-edge work in LLMs and Hybrid AI.
• Small Team, Big Trust – We value ownership, initiative, and respect for each other's time and craft.
• Rapid Learning – Gain experience with AI agent architectures, educational systems, and next-gen tooling.