Auric AI is an emerging defense‑focused artificial intelligence startup that builds cutting‑edge intelligence platforms for national security agencies. Backed by a team of seasoned researchers and engineers, the company blends deep learning, large language models and real‑time data pipelines to deliver actionable insights in high‑stakes environments. The culture is built around rapid experimentation, high ownership and a mission‑driven mindset, where every engineer’s contribution directly impacts the nation’s safety. The Junior Software Engineer role is designed for fresh graduates or early‑career talent who are passionate about backend development and AI‑enabled systems. You will join a small, high‑performing engineering squad that builds robust services powering the core product. The position offers end‑to‑end ownership of features, from design and implementation to deployment, monitoring and iteration. You will work closely with senior engineers, data scientists and product managers, gaining exposure to both traditional backend engineering and the emerging world of LLM‑driven workflows. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design, develop and maintain scalable backend services and REST/GraphQL APIs. 2. Integrate third‑party and internal APIs, handling authentication, rate‑limiting and error recovery. 3. Build and enforce comprehensive unit, integration and contract tests to ensure reliability. 4. Collaborate on system architecture, service orchestration and fault‑tolerant design decisions. 5. Own feature development from specification through CI/CD pipelines to production monitoring. 6. Work with data stores (SQL/NoSQL), caching layers like Redis and message queues such as Kafka or RabbitMQ. 7. Containerize services using Docker and assist in cloud deployments on AWS/GCP/Azure. 8. Contribute to AI/LLM workflow engineering, adding guardrails, validation and monitoring for model‑driven features. 9. Participate in code reviews, knowledge‑sharing sessions and continuous improvement initiatives. 10. Document APIs, design decisions and operational runbooks for cross‑team consumption. Tech Stack: Python (FastAPI/Django), PostgreSQL/MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka/RabbitMQ, Docker, Git, CI/CD (GitHub Actions/Jenkins), AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda) and LLM integration frameworks. Growth Path: Starting as a Junior Engineer, you will receive mentorship from senior backend and ML engineers, enabling you to progress to Mid‑Level Engineer within 12‑18 months, then to Lead or Platform Engineer roles as you demonstrate ownership and architectural expertise. The role also opens pathways into AI/ML engineering for those who wish to deepen their model‑centric skill set. Why Join Auric AI? You will work on some of the most challenging problems in defense AI, collaborating with world‑class researchers while enjoying the agility of a startup. The company offers high impact, rapid learning cycles, and a clear trajectory toward senior technical positions, all within a mission‑driven environment that values innovation, integrity and personal growth.