About the Role:

At CleverTap, we’re building the systems that power real-time, data-driven customer engagement at a massive scale and we’re looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to help us take it even further. This isn’t just about writing great code; it’s about shaping the architecture, driving technical direction, and solving some of the toughest engineering challenges in distributed computing, data processing, and large-scale platform design.

What will you do:

- You’ll work on high-impact projects that demand innovation across multiple domains: large-scale data retrieval and analytics, security and privacy, performance optimization, and fault-tolerant systems.

- From collaborating with product managers to partnering with QA, designers, and fellow engineers, you’ll be involved end-to-end: designing, building, deploying, and optimizing products that sit at the heart of the CleverTap Platform.

- If you thrive on tackling complex problems, making architectural decisions that stand the test of time, and pushing technology forward, this role is your next challenge.

What are we looking for?

Must have:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

- 5–10 years of experience in backend development, with a strong track record in designing, developing, testing, and deploying large-scale applications, including at least 3 years of hands-on experience with Java.

- Solid understanding of data structures, object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, and core Java concepts & experience in Architecture and Scalable systems design

- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.

Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality releases.

Good to have:

- Practical experience with MongoDB, Redis, and AWS.

- Familiarity with frontend technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and frameworks like Vue.js.

Measures of Success:

- Building backend systems that scale reliably under high load, with clean, maintainable, and defect-free code that aligns with product and performance requirements.

- Raising the overall quality of the codebase by applying best practices — from thorough testing and high code coverage to proactive technical debt reduction — ensuring long-term maintainability.

- Rapidly identifying and resolving production issues, including complex challenges like memory leaks and performance bottlenecks, to keep systems stable and performant.

Who will you report to: Team Lead - Backend Engineer

Why join us:

- Contribute to a product backed by 11 technology patents, showcasing industry-leading innovation.

- You are passionate about technology and its impact on the high-growth mobile technology space

- Power personalized engagement at scale, processing over 30 billion events daily and reaching 3+ billion devices worldwide.

- Work with the smartest people who built software impacting billions of people

- Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your contribution matters

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About CleverTap:

CleverTap is the world’s leading AI-first, all-in-one customer engagement and retention platform, redefining how brands build lasting customer relationships in the Agentic era. Powered by its proprietary CleverAI™ Decisioning Engine and the Agentic Universe, CleverTap enables autonomous, real-time decision-making that helps organizations deliver 1:1 individualized experiences at scale while maximizing ROI.Its unified platform brings together an AI-native Personalization Engine, automated Journey Orchestration, its proprietary Customer Data Platform – TesseractDB™, and deep customer and product analytics to power truly intelligent, self-optimizing engagement across channels including mobile, web, email, SMS, WhatsApp, and more. By seamlessly connecting data, insights, and activation, CleverTap ensures every interaction is contextual, coordinated, and conversion-driven.

Recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Personalization Engines and a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™, CleverTap is at the forefront of the shift from campaign-led marketing to agent-led growth. Trusted by more than 2,000 global brands including IKEA, Tesco, Burger King, Levi’s, Decathlon, Domino’s, 7-Eleven, Jio, Grab, Carousell, and Emirates NBD, CleverTap helps businesses drive measurable growth through meaningful, autonomous customer engagement.Backed by Accel, Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, CDPQ, and 360 One, CleverTap has 600+ employees across offices in the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and LATAM.

For more information, visit https://clevertap.com/ or follow us on Linkedin and X.Join us in shaping the future of engagement.

CleverTap is dedicated to establishing an inclusive culture that welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds, encouraging them to contribute their unique perspectives to our workplace.