Software Engineer
About this role
🚀 Software Engineer at DeepReel: Build the Future of AI Video
Who We Are
Hey there! We're DeepReel – an AI startup creating awesome videos with lifelike AI avatars. We transform simple prompts into professional videos automatically. Our AI Video Genie handles everything from script writing to selecting visuals, music, and captions—eliminating the need for filming and editing.
We've got solid backing from top Silicon Valley investors and the UK government's Innovation agency. We work with elite athletes, Hollywood celebrities, and thousands of businesses to help make AI generated videos. Check us out at !
The Role (TL;DR)
We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer with strong backend skills to help scale our AI video generation platform! You'll maintain our backend infrastructure and build exciting new AI features using the latest agent tools and platforms. This is a fully remote role for engineers based in India only.
What You'll Actually Do:
Build backend APIs with Django
Collaborate across our stack to implement end-to-end features
Build new product features & internal tools using LLMs and third-party AI APIs
We're Looking For (Must Haves)
1-3 years of startup experience (we need someone who thrives in fast-paced environments)
CS degree from a top-tier college or a high-performing dropout with excellent problem solving skills
Strong experience with Django and Python
Working with Postgres or other SQL databases
Proficiency with AWS infrastructure (EC2, Lambda and friends)
Excellent English communication skills (MUST HAVE)
Experience of using coding tools like Cursor to accelerate development
Genuine excitement about building cutting-edge AI products
Bonus Points For:
Experience with building AI agentic workflows (this is a big plus!)
Hands-on experience creating AI applications with LLM models
A portfolio of projects that showcase your engineering talent
Our Tech Toys:
Backend: Django, Python
Frontend: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, Redis, Lambda, S3, SQS)
Database: PostgreSQL
Why Join Us?
Work at the bleeding edge of Generative AI and AI agents (we're talking actually cool stuff, not just buzzwords)
Have massive impact on a product used by millions worldwide
Competitive compensation: INR 15-25 LPA (CTC)
Equity that actually means something: INR 30-50L in stock (representing a sizeable stake in DeepReel)
Be part of a team that's building something people genuinely love
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