Software Engineer II

Our Mission

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Day to Day

As a Software Engineer II at Indeed, you will design and build software that powers shared platforms, services, and products used across the company. You’ll work on job recommendation systems that operate at significant scale, collaborating closely with engineers, data scientists, product partners, and other cross-functional business partners to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

In this role, you’ll contribute to technical design decisions, participate in design and code reviews, and use data and analytics to inform your work. You’ll regularly collaborate beyond your immediate team to support broader initiatives and help drive projects forward, while continuing to deepen your technical expertise and grow as an engineer.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance software systems

Contribute to system architecture and technical design, validating solutions through data and experimentation where appropriate

Participate in code and design reviews to maintain high engineering standards

Own and support applications during business hours, ensuring system health and reliability

Use metrics, logging, and analytics to make data-informed decisions and improve system performance

Collaborate closely with partners across engineering, product, data science, and design to deliver solutions

Contribute to cross-team initiatives and support the growth of other engineers through mentorship and knowledge sharing

Skills/Competencies

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience

Proficiency in one or more modern backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Kotlin, or similar).

Experience building and operating large-scale, high-performance, and resilient systems.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across teams.

Curiosity and a willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

Salary Range Transparency

Tier 3 - India 2,930,000 - 4,690,000 INR per year

Salary Range Disclaimer

The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed, as work locations are grouped into geographic pay tiers to reflect cost of labor differences in different geographic markets. Candidates can view geographic pay tiers by location on our career site (https://www.indeed.com/careers/paytiers), and recruiters can confirm how location is considered for a specific role.

Benefits - Health, Work/Life Harmony, & Wellbeing

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Inclusion and belonging are fundamental to our hiring practices and company culture, forming an integral part of our vision for a better world of work. At Indeed, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees and on a mission to make this the best place to work and thrive. We believe that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and accepted benefits everyone, fueling innovation and creativity.

We value diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals, a fair chance at employment.

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