Tilda Research

Sr.Software Engineer ( Backend Focus)

India full-time Senior Salary not listed
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Curated
Sign in to apply Free account — we bring you straight back to this role.

About the role

About Tilda Research, Inc.
About Tilda
Tilda Research is reimagining how clinical trials are run by bringing AI-native tools and AI teammates into clinical research operations. Our technology works alongside sponsor, CRO, and research teams to simplify study management, improve data quality, support real-time oversight, and help accelerate trial timelines.
We are building the future of clinical trial execution: one where research teams can spend less time on administrative bottlenecks and more time focused on patients, sites, and the work that moves new treatments forward. Tilda’s mission is rooted in the belief that clinical research should be faster, more efficient, more scalable, and more accessible — without losing the human judgment and care that patients and research teams deserve.
At Tilda, we are a team of builders, operators, researchers, and problem-solvers working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and AI. We move quickly, think deeply, and care about building products and systems that create meaningful impact in the clinical research industry.
We’re seeking a Sr Level Back-End Software Engineer with experience in Go and Python to help scale our infrastructure and data services.
*****This role requires experience with both GO & Python. *******
What You’ll Do

A passion for building scalable AI agents

Build scalable back-end services using Go and Python

Design and deploy containerized microservices using Kubernetes

Optimize graph database queries and models in Neo4j

Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Clinical Ops

Develop and maintain well-tested APIs with clear documentation

Participate in Agile sprint cycles, code reviews, and product planning

Contribute to CI/CD workflows in a cloud-native (GCP) environment

Required Experience:

5+ years of backend development experience working at a product-based company

Experience with AI tools i.e. Claude, ChatGpt or Gemini

3+ years of experience with Go and Python

Experience with Databases as a programmer, i.e., Neo4j, MongoDB, SQL, etc

Solid problem Solving/Programming skills

Proficient with API development and testing (REST or GraphQL)

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.Tech/B.E.) and M.Tech/M.E. from IIT, NIT, or equivalent top-tier institution.

Bonus Points For

Familiarity with React.js or frontend collaboration

Experience with CI/CD & GCP

A mindset of ownership, speed, and high-quality delivery in a startup setting

This role requires that you have 4 + years of experience working with SaaS Products.
Originally posted on Himalayas

Interview prep

Walk in with sharper answers.

Use these suggested prompts to prepare. They are not questions supplied by the employer.

Senior
Technology & IT API integration MySQL Project Management Python SQL Senior level

Practice questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Sr.Software Engineer ( Backend Focus) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Tilda Research?
  3. Which of API integration, MySQL and Project Management have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, MySQL and Project Management.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Sr.Software Engineer ( Backend Focus) role at Tilda Research. My relevant experience is [your example], where I [your action] and achieved [your result].

Related jobs.

More roles from this company or category.