Software Engineer

_🚀 Software Engineer at DeepReel: Build the Future of AI Video_

Who We Are

Hey there! We're DeepReel – an AI startup creating awesome videos with lifelike AI avatars. We transform simple prompts into professional videos automatically. Our AI Video Genie handles everything from script writing to selecting visuals, music, and captions—eliminating the need for filming and editing.

We've got solid backing from top Silicon Valley investors and the UK government's Innovation agency. We work with elite athletes, Hollywood celebrities, and thousands of businesses to help make AI generated videos. Check us out at [deepreel.com](http://deepreel.com)!

The Role (TL;DR)

We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer with strong backend skills to help scale our AI video generation platform! You'll maintain our backend infrastructure and build exciting new AI features using the latest agent tools and platforms. _This is a fully remote role for engineers based in India only._

What You'll Actually Do:

• Build backend APIs with Django
• Collaborate across our stack to implement end-to-end features
• Build new product features & internal tools using LLMs and third-party AI APIs

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_We're Looking For (Must Haves)**

• 1-3 years of startup experience (we need someone who thrives in fast-paced environments)
• CS degree from a top-tier college or a high-performing dropout with excellent problem solving skills
• Strong experience with Django and Python
• Working with Postgres or other SQL databases
• Proficiency with AWS infrastructure (EC2, Lambda and friends)
• Excellent English communication skills (MUST HAVE)
• Experience of using coding tools like Cursor to accelerate development
• Genuine excitement about building cutting-edge AI products

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with building AI agentic workflows (this is a big plus!)
• Hands-on experience creating AI applications with LLM models
• A portfolio of projects that showcase your engineering talent

Our Tech Toys:

• Backend: Django, Python
• Frontend: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
• Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, Redis, Lambda, S3, SQS)
• Database: PostgreSQL

Why Join Us?

• Work at the bleeding edge of Generative AI and AI agents (we're talking actually cool stuff, not just buzzwords)
• Have massive impact on a product used by millions worldwide
• Competitive compensation: INR 15-25 LPA (CTC)
• Equity that actually means something: INR 30-50L in stock (representing a sizeable stake in DeepReel)
• Be part of a team that's building something people genuinely love