Software Development Engineer – I (SDE-1)

Company Overview

At Zoca, we’re building AI agents that help local businesses grow. From automating lead follow-ups to powering local SEO and loyalty campaigns, our technology is giving small businesses access to enterprise-grade growth tools. We’ve scaled rapidly with paying customers who love the product, and now we’re looking for hungry engineers who want to build, learn, and grow with us.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer – I (SDE-1) who will work alongside our senior engineers to build and scale the core systems that power Zoca. This is a high-ownership role where you’ll be writing production code from day one, solving real customer problems, and learning how to build at scale.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and ship features across our stack with mentorship from senior engineers.
• Work on scalable backend systems, APIs, and services that power AI-driven workflows.
• Debug, optimize, and ensure reliability of existing code.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to deliver delightful experiences.
• Contribute ideas on how we can improve product, process, and tech.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in software engineering (internship/full-time).
• Strong foundations in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, etc.).
• Understanding of web technologies, APIs, and databases.
• Curiosity to learn new frameworks, tools, and systems quickly.
• Ability to think through edge cases and write robust code.
• Hunger to build things that impact real users.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to backend frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, or similar).
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Previous internship/project experience in startups or fast-paced environments.

Experience

0–2 years of experience in software engineering, either through internships or full-time roles.

Environment

• Location: Bangalore (In-Office)
• In-office culture that is collaborative, energetic, and outcome-driven.

Salary

Compensation: ₹10–15 LPA (depending on experience & skills)

Growth Opportunities

• Work directly with the founding team on high-impact problems.
• Be part of a fast-scaling startup where your code reaches real users instantly.
• Learn from senior engineers while getting ownership of projects early.
• Competitive salary, equity opportunities, and rapid growth path.