Software Engineer (SWE3) (India)

We're Halcyon Labs , the world's largest interviewing company. Halcyon Labs is transforming organizations around the world. We provide a powerful system for technical leaders at companies like PayPal, Atlassian, and Citi who want to take control of how they hire top engineers, elevate their teams and contractors, and stay ahead. At the core of Halcyon Labs ’s system are live, expert-led interviews, analytics designed to give leaders maximum visibility, and the most robust interview performance dataset in the world. 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 (SWE3) at Halcyon Labs , you'll build product features that directly improve how engineers are interviewed and hired. You'll take full ownership of projects within your team's scope, driving them from design through implementation, while collaborating closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality software. This position requires a schedule that overlaps with U.S. business hours. Embrace AI-assisted development as a core part of your workflow; stay current with emerging techniques and contribute to evolving team practices. Design and build features across the full stack using a variety of programming languages, testing frameworks, and development tools. Write clean, scalable services, components, and APIs; make sound architectural decisions within your workstream. Own and deliver projects independently from design to release, including those with meaningful ambiguity and architectural complexity, with high-quality code and minimal defects. Take strong ownership of all code you touch, proactively improving quality rather than just meeting the immediate requirement. Collaborate with a cross-functional team of Analysts, Data Scientists, Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to define and deliver product features. Champion engineering best practices, including testing strategy, performance optimization, and technical debt management. The experience you will bring 5+ years of professional (post-intern) experience designing and shipping web applications and distributed systems to production Proficiency in modern programming languages (Ruby, Python, React, TypeScript/JavaScript) with solid command of web frameworks and design patterns across the stack Experience with system architecture, database design, and API development (REST and/or GraphQL) Experience with cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, and scalable deployment technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to navigate technical complexity and articulate trade-offs clearly Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders Interest in technical interviewing, talent assessment, or edtech is a strong plus 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. Applicants, please note: submissions not 100% in English will not be considered. Additional Information By applying for a position, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Halcyon Labs ’s Employee and Contractor Privacy Notice found here . Statement of Inclusivity In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Halcyon Labs . We value a diverse workforce: people of color, womxn, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at [email protected] . Originally posted on Himalayas