Job Description

Your Career, our Future--Together.
Ready to join something big? At SoundHound AI, we bring voice, generative, and conversational AI together to transform how people interact with products and services. From voice-enabled vehicles to food ordering and customer support, our multilingual, omnichannel technology already impacts hundreds of millions worldwide.
The Opportunity
The Software Engineer II (P2) is a mid-level role within the Amelia Enterprise Conversational AI Engineering team, responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing key components of our AI-driven platform. This role involves backend development, API design, system integrations, and performance optimization, contributing to the evolution of our Conversational AI platform that integrates with Call Centers as a Service and chatbot/IVA platforms.
The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Java, Spring Framework, microservices, and cloud platforms, with a passion for solving complex engineering challenges and improving system efficiency.
What You'll Do

• Design, Develop, and Optimize Software Components: Implement, test, and enhance scalable, high-performance applications in a distributed environment.
• Backend Development: Develop robust and efficient RESTful APIs and microservices using Java, Spring Framework, Hibernate, and MySQL.
• Cloud and Containerization: Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI) to build scalable and resilient services.
• Database Management: Design and optimize database queries and schema for MySQL and Redis.
• WebSockets and Real-time Communication: Implement and optimize WebSocket-based communication for real-time AI-driven interactions.
• Integration with AI & NLP Technologies: Collaborate with ML engineers to integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), NLP algorithms, and process engines into the platform.
• Performance & Scalability Improvements: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in a high-throughput, low-latency system.
• Security & Best Practices: Ensure secure coding practices and compliance with enterprise-grade security standards.
• Code Quality & Testing: Write unit, integration, and API tests to maintain high software quality standards.
• Collaboration & Agile Development: Work closely with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management in an Agile development environment.

What You'll Bring
Basic Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

• 4+ years of experience in Java software development.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Framework, and Hibernate.
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
• Hands-on experience with databases (MySQL, Redis).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI).
• Knowledge of messaging and real-time communication (WebSockets, Kafka, or RabbitMQ).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Git-based version control systems (BitBucket, GitHub, or GitLab).
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-To-Have)

• Experience with AI/ML, NLP, or chatbot technologies.
• Understanding of process engines and graph algorithms.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Maven, Gradle, Bamboo, Jenkins).
• Knowledge of frontend technologies (React, JavaScript, TypeScript) for full-stack contributions.
• Familiarity with security best practices for enterprise applications.

General Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Eager to learn and grow within an evolving AI-driven technology stack.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional and globally distributed teams.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion.

Workplace & Compensation
This role is available in Bengaluru and will be hired into Amelia Global Services, a subsidiary of SoundHound AI. Our recruiting team will provide a total compensation range based on location and years of experience. #LI-RM1 #LI-HYBRID

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