Software Development Engineer I (SDE-1)

About PanScience Innovations (PSI):

PanScience Innovations (PSI) is Indias largest venture studio in AI and Deep Tech, headquartered in New Delhi. We build science-backed, tech-enabled ventures that solve high-impact problems across emerging markets. At PSI, engineers work at the intersection of research, innovation, and execution—building scalable products from day one alongside founders, researchers, and product leaders.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a motivated and curious Software Development Engineer – I (SDE-1) to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for fresh graduates or early-career engineers who are eager to build scalable systems, learn modern cloud-native development, and work on real-world AI-driven applications.

As an SDE-1, you will work under the guidance of senior engineers to design, develop, test, and deploy software components while gaining hands-on exposure to distributed systems, databases, cloud platforms, and emerging technologies such as LLMs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Python or Java.
• Support the development of scalable and modular software components.
• Work with NoSQL and RDBMS databases for data storage and retrieval.
• Learn and contribute to cloud-based deployments on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Implement basic authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Participate in automated testing and CI/CD pipelines to ensure code quality.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams.
• Use Git for version control and follow software development best practices.
• Work in a Linux-based development environment and follow coding standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–1 year of experience (freshers are encouraged to apply).
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Python or Java.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL or NoSQL) concepts.
• Basic knowledge of web development fundamentals (APIs, HTTP, REST).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) through coursework, projects, or internships is a plus.
• Awareness of CI/CD, testing frameworks, and Git workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Good to Have:

• Academic or personal projects involving distributed systems or cloud applications.
• Exposure to LLMs, AI workflows, or RAG pipelines (learning mindset is more important than experience).
• Internship experience in software development or backend engineering.

Why Join PSI:

• Work on real AI & Deep Tech products from day one.
• Learn directly from senior engineers, founders, and researchers.
• High ownership, fast learning, and exposure to startup-scale challenges.