Staff Software Engineer

SurveyMonkey

. Architect, build, and maintain scalable, resilient services across multiple data regions .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeBengaluru • IndiaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in backend application development, particularly in high-scale environments, with a strong focus on AI-assisted development tools and scalable service architecture. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and mentor engineers while integrating advanced AI/ML capabilities into billing and payment solutions.

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Backend Application DevelopmentAI-Assisted Development ToolsProduction-Grade APIsCloud-Native Architecture on AWSE-Commerce and Payment Gateways

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Hard Skills

PythonMicroservicesRelational DatabasesNon-Relational DatabasesAI/ML IntegrationStreaming FrameworksKafkaSparkTechnical Design and ArchitectureAutomated Testing

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

GitHub CopilotCursorLangChainPyTorchTensorFlow

Industry Keywords

Billing SystemsPayment GatewaysSubscription Billing EnginesEnterprise Financial Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudKafkaMicroservicesPythonPyTorchSDLCSparkTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, build, and maintain scalable, resilient services across multiple data regions
Design and implement AI/ML-assisted features within billing flows, including smart retry logic, dynamic pricing models, and churn prevention
Integrate AI-assisted development tools, code generation workflows, and automated testing into the team's SDLC
Own a suite of services supporting Billing and Payment solutions
Author, review, and approve technical designs and architecture blueprints
Write readable, extensible backend code in Python using AI developer tools for prototyping, refactoring, and documentation
Build observable systems combining operational metrics with predictive telemetry for proactive monitoring
Mentor engineers on effective AI tooling use and best practices for code quality, safety, and security

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of backend application development experience, primarily in high-scale environments
Hands-on proficiency with AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot, Cursor, AI agents, and automated test generators
Deep expertise designing, building, and maintaining production-grade APIs and microservices using Python
Experience with relational and non-relational databases
Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities or APIs into backend systems
Strong background in e-commerce, global payment gateways, and subscription billing engines
Proven track record leading cross-functional projects
Experience with cloud-native architecture on AWS
Experience with streaming frameworks such as Kafka and Spark
Outstanding communication skills and passion for mentoring engineers
Experience establishing AI-driven developer workflows or custom internal AI tooling (bonus)
Experience with modern AI frameworks such as LangChain, PyTorch, or TensorFlow, or LLM API integrations (bonus)
Background in billing system integrations, payment gateways, and enterprise financial platforms (bonus)
Required to work from the Bengaluru office up to 3 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, hybrid work environment
CHOICE Fund programs to help employees thrive in work and life
In-person collaboration and thoughtfully designed offices
Equal opportunity workplace
Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities