Founding Engineer (Backend, AI)

Build and scale the AI engine powering regulatory automation—join us as a Backend Engineer to solve real-world challenges with Python, GenAI, and cloud infrastructure.
Who is Zango?

At Zango, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how businesses manage regulatory change by automating compliance with cutting-edge AI. Our platform serves as an intelligence layer, interpreting complex regulations at scale to provide clarity and actionable insights. Backed by top-tier global investors, we're a passionate, fast-paced team working on challenging problems with real-world impact.

What is the Role:

We are seeking a talented and driven Backend AI Engineer who loves Python to join our core team in Bangalore. This role is crucial in building and scaling the AI-powered engine behind our compliance automation platform. You'll be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying the systems that interpret regulations and help businesses stay ahead. If you thrive in a collaborative startup environment and are excited by the prospect of applying AI to solve complex regulatory challenges, this is the role for you!

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Designing and implementing robust and scalable backend systems.
  • Developing and maintaining efficient ETL pipelines for collecting and processing diverse regulatory data.
  • Implementing and optimizing generative AI models into production.
  • Ensuring the security, performance, and reliability of our systems handling sensitive compliance data.
  • Implementing feedback loops for the continuous improvement and validation of our AI models.
  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (product, domain experts, other engineers) to align AI development with business objectives.
  • Staying ahead of the curve with the latest advancements in AI, MLOps, and compliance technology to drive innovation.
What We're Looking For (Qualifications):

  • Show us what you've built! Over specific degrees.
  • 4-8 years of experience, primarily focused on backend development.
  • Strong understanding of Python, SQL, GEN AI, cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, or AWS)
  • Solid understanding of data security and privacy principles – crucial for handling compliance data.
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Why Join Zango? (Benefits):

  • Competitive salary package + very meaningful equity
  • Build products used by global banks
  • Significant opportunities for professional growth, learning, and making a tangible impact in a fast-growing AI startup.

Location & Type:

  • Location: Bangalore, India
  • Job Type: Full-time, In-Office
  • Experience Level: 4-8 years (Backend Development focus)

Ready to build the future of regulatory compliance?

Apply now and join our innovative team at Zango! Learn more and apply!