Senior Software Engineer

At Prodigal, we believe in transforming the future of consumer finance by bridging the gap between lenders, debt collectors, and consumers. Founded in 2018 by IITB Alumnus, our journey began with a single mission: to alleviate the pain and confusion often associated with lending and collections. We have since pioneered the concept of consumer finance intelligence, setting a new standard in the industry.

Our innovative approach combines advanced generative AI, meticulously trained on over 400 million consumer finance conversations, with strategies to maximize payments and enhance the consumer experience.

We are not just building technology—we are creating intelligent solutions that empower lenders, debt collectors, and consumers alike. Be part of a team that is reshaping the industry, one conversation at a time.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer for the product engineering team who will play a key role in our new suite of GenAI applications that leverage our in-house ML models to solve problems for our customers.

🏆 Responsibilities

• Code, design, test and deploy in a heterogeneous technology environment.
• Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code, ensuring best engineering practices
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Conduct code reviews, adhering to coding standards
• Own the product and feature builds end to end from concept to deployment.
• Optimize and improve existing backend systems for speed, efficiency, and scalability
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth
• Drive frequent innovation and ideation, experimenting with proof of concepts to bring new ideas and technologies to the team

✅ Requirements

• B.E/B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science or equivalent
• 3+ years’ experience in backend engineering, with a strong focus on customer facing products
• Expertise in Python with an eagerness to learn and adapt to new languages
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Postgresql etc.
• Experience working with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, Cloudfront, SQS and more
• Experience working with logging and monitoring tools such as Sentry, Cloudwatch, Prometheus, Grafana etc
• Experience with A/B testing tools, with a keen interest in experimenting with new ideas and staged releases for control user groups.
• Bonus: Foundational knowledge in fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• Good problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. Should be able to find the right balance between perfection and speed of execution
• Self-starter and self-learner, who is comfortable working in a fast paced environment while continuously evaluating emerging technologies

⚙️ Our Tech Stack

• Products built using Python, Node.js, React.js
• Databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, Databricks
• Deployments on EKS, EC2, Lambda and other AWS services

🎁 What we offer

• GenAI experience – Work directly in the innovative field of GenAI, shaping groundbreaking projects that redefine consumer finance intelligence.
• World-class team - You'll get the chance to learn from (and teach) some of the brightest and most skilled people you'll ever meet. Our team members have been part of BCG, Deloitte, EY, Blackstone, Meta, Amazon and are IIT, IIM, BITS alumnus.
• Continuous education - As relentless seekers of knowledge, we sponsor and support any training materials, books, courses, and exam fees for upskilling yourself in areas related to your role - but that's not where it ends. If you make a good case for some extra learning, we're delighted to foot the tab.
• Food at the office – Meals are on us. We won't let your stomach grumble while you hustle.
• Health insurance - Health always comes first. The health of your family is as important to us, as it is to you. We offer insurance coverage for both you and your family.
• Flexible schedule - We're not a "clock in, clock out" company. Morning person? Start work while the world's still sleeping. Night owl? Ramp things up while others are winding down. You're fully trusted to create the right conditions for your own personal peak productivity. We only ask that you be available to your teammates for seamless collaboration.
• Generous leave policy - Take all the time you need to recharge your batteries - no cap on vacation here. Because a rested, relaxed, and refreshed mind is a happy and effective mind.
• Recreation & team activities – We regularly indulge in friendly football, table tennis, cooking sessions and challenge each other to do those extra pushups or chug that 4th drink (of course that’s Nimbu Pani).

From day 1, Prodigal has been defined by talented, humble, and hungry leaders and we want this mindset and culture to continue to blossom from top to bottom in the company. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to work in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment where you will be pushed to grow, then please reach out because we are looking to build a transformational company that reinvents one of the biggest industries in the US.

To learn more about us - please visit the following

Our Story - https://www.prodigaltech.com/our-story

What shapes our thinking - https://link.prodigaltech.com/our-thesis

Our website - https://www.prodigaltech.com/