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Software Engineer (Backend)
Bengaluru, IN remote full time mid Feb 16, 2026
About this role
About Prophecy
The leader in AI-native data preparation and analysis, Prophecy is revolutionizing how the world’s top enterprises turn data chaos into reliable insights. We introduce the AI-native data lifecycle (generate, refine, deploy) where our industry leading AI agents and humans work hand-in-hand in visual and document interfaces to analyze, transform and prepare data, to ship trusted insights at enterprise scale. To learn more, visit us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/prophecy-io/posts/?feedView=all.
Position Summary
This is an amazing opportunity to be an early engineer in a high-growth, high-potential startup starting in Prophecy’s India engineering center. You will be working with a team of dynamic engineers who take pride in solving complex problems.
We're seeking A players to work with A players. We're a high-growth company on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to revolutionize the way data engineering is done. Be a part of it.
The impact you will have
Drive next-generation revolution in Data Engineering
Prophecy's low-code data engineering platform fulfils significant whitespace – it's creating a new category within modern data engineering platforms. Be a part of next-generation tech which is revolutionizing the data engineering space.
Design/Develop/Deliver: End-to-End Ownership
You will design, code, test, and launch a new set of features for Prophecy IDE
Over Achiever
In Prophecy, we encourage and give environments to engineers to overachieve their own limits. Set up your own metrics, and improve them iteratively under the guidance of senior expert engineers.
Entrepreneurial skills
Own the features end to end as a founder/ceo from the requirement to delivery. We don’t believe in hierarchy, or the number of years of experience. Manage your own career growth.
What You'll Need
2-4 years of backend programming experience in solving a deep-tech problem
Experience with Scala or functional programming
Knowledge of Spark internals puts you in front of everyone else
Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design with strong analytical and debugging skills
Great problem-solving skills
Comfort in working in short, agile, iterative development cycles
Entrepreneurial spirit, priding yourself on getting things done with a high level of quality
Strong desire to work in a not well-structured, fast-moving startup environment
You have been a top performer your entire career and have very high standards
You have a very high sense of ownership and responsibility, with high attention to detail
B Tech or above degree in CS or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Scala or functional programming
You have shipped software over multiple releases including software where you drove the delivery of the first version
Ability to assess new technologies and make pragmatic choices that help guide us towards a long-term vision.
What You'll Have At Prophecy
Great company culture.
Competitive compensation.
Fair and Open Equity awards for everyone.
Amazing work.
Private medical insurance.
Manage your own growth and career.
Experience building a transformative product.
High learning opportunity.
End-to-end ownership of your project.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Prophecy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Offices: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (India);