Junior Software Engineer – C/C++(Freelancer)

About Us:

Deccan AI experts is a pioneering company founded by IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad alumni, with a strong founding team from IITs, NITs, and BITS. We specialize in delivering high-quality human-curated data, AI-first scaled operations services, and more. Based in SF and Hyderabad, we are a young, fast-moving team on a mission to build AI for Good, driving innovation and positive societal impact.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a Junior Software Engineer with a strong foundation in C/C++ who is eager to work on performance-critical systems. This role is designed for early-career engineers who want hands-on experience building efficient, scalable software and solving real-world engineering challenges.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to core systems while sharpening your skills in low-level programming, debugging, and optimization.

What You'll Do

• Develop, test, and maintain software components using C and C++
• Write efficient, clean, and well-structured code for performance-sensitive applications
• Debug issues related to memory management, concurrency, and system performance
• Participate in code reviews and learn industry-standard coding practices
• Contribute to unit testing, validation, and reliability of features
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Continuously improve code quality, performance, and maintainability.

What We're Looking For

• 0–2 years of experience in C/C++ development
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and memory management
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools
• Basic knowledge of debugging tools, compilers, and build systems
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced engineering environment

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact projects that contribute to building AI for Good.
• Collaborate with top-tier engineers and domain experts from IITs, NITs, and BITS.
• Opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

NOTE: This will be a flexible freelancing opportunity. Pay will vary by project and typically is up to ₹1500 per hour