AI Systems Engineer - Mumbai

AI Systems Engineer responsible for building and scaling AI-powered backend systems, agent workflows, data infrastructure, and automation platforms that support creative and marketing operations at Kulfi Collective.

Company Details

Kulfi Collective is a creative technology company operating at the intersection of creativity, culture, and technology. The company builds AI-powered products, workflows, and digital experiences for leading global brands including Spotify, Meta AI, and Duolingo. AI is deeply integrated into how the team operates, enabling the delivery of scalable and impactful solutions.

Website: https://www.kulficollective.com/

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience building production-grade backend systems

• Strong proficiency in Python and TypeScript

• Experience with async programming, type hints, and modern development tooling

• Strong understanding of database schema design, migrations, and query optimization

• Experience with Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines

• Ability to debug and maintain production systems

• Strong attention to detail and code quality

• Experience using AI coding assistants such as Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex

• Ability to write clear, structured, and maintainable code

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

• Experience with APIs, backend integrations, and system architecture

Responsibilities

• Build and scale backend systems powering AI agents and automation workflows

• Design resilient agent workflows with failure handling and retry mechanisms

• Develop data connectors that enable secure access to brand intelligence

• Create and maintain schemas, data models, and database migrations

• Instrument AI systems with logging, tracing, evaluations, and performance monitoring

• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment infrastructure

• Support containerized deployments across managed and self-hosted environments

• Build systems optimized for AI-agent consumption and automation

• Use AI coding assistants as a primary development tool

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices

• Improve code quality, documentation standards, and technical excellence

Job Details

Location: Worli, Mumbai (3 days WFO)

Interview Process

• Recruiter Screening

• Technical Assessment

• Technical Interview

• Hiring Manager Round

• Final Discussion

Important Note

ClanX is a recruitment partner, helping Kulfi Collective hire an AI Systems Engineer.