Software Engineer (SWE3) (India)

Come join our Engineering team

Our Software Engineering team is dedicated to building the world’s most predictive, inclusive, and fair interviewing products for our clients and technical candidates alike.

What you will do

As a Software Engineer at Karat, you'll build product features that directly improve how engineers are interviewed and how engineering organizations operate. You'll contribute to our flagship interviewing platform that transforms how companies evaluate technical talent, working hands-on to create and build products that serve engineers, candidates, and internal teams as we scale. This role offers excellent growth opportunities in a dynamic environment where your code directly impacts how companies discover and develop their most valuable asset – their people.

This position will be required to work a schedule overlapping with U.S. counterparts.

• Develop web applications and microservices using a variety of programming languages, testing and development tools, laying the foundation for Karat's evolving systems architecture.
• Write clean, scalable services, components, and APIs that form the backbone of our platform, ensuring high standards of code quality and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Analysts, Data Scientists, Designers, Product Managers, and fellow Software Engineers to define features and build powerful, easy-to-use products.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to decisions that balance innovation with reliability, helping our platform evolve while maintaining enterprise-grade stability.
• Own and deliver projects from design to release within your team's area, ensuring thorough testing and smooth integration with existing systems.
• Support and enhance existing codebases, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions that increase developer productivity.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, including code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing across the team.

The experience you will bring

• 4+ years of post-intern, professional experience developing and launching web applications into production environments
• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as Ruby, Python, Java, or TypeScript/JavaScript with experience in web frameworks
• Experience with database design and optimization, RESTful API development, and modern frontend technologies
• Demonstrated understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and system design principles
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and deployment practices
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and quality
• Excellent communication skills in the English language (verbal and written); ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams and articulate technical concepts clearly
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate
• Interest in technical interviewing, talent assessment, or educational technology is valued
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to accelerate development workflows and productivity

This position is only available to candidates residing in Bengaluru (formerly known as Bangalore). While our team operates 100% remotely, we are currently limiting hiring to this specific location. Applications from other cities in India will not be considered at this time.

This position is open to candidates authorized to work in India only. No visa sponsorship provided.

Benefits of joining Karat in India

All India-based offers include a competitive salary in local currency and Karat-granted stock options. India employees of record (EOR) will receive all required, country-specific benefits.

Additional Karat-Sponsored Perks: 

• Private healthcare available (100% premium coverage for employees and eligible dependents)

Time Off:

Generous India time off policies

• Vacation: 18 days of vacation per year (accrued at 1.5 days per month)
• Sick Leave:  Three (3) work weeks per calendar year
• Karat ‘No Questions Asked’ Leave: one (1) work week per calendar year

India Holidays

• Public Holidays: 7 days
• Floating Holidays: 4 days
• Karat Summer Break: 5 days - July
• Karat Winter Break: 5 days - December