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Our modular, multi-trade platform combines\npurpose-built hardware with real-time site intelligence to navigate complex environments and execute\ntasks with precision. Trained in high-fidelity simulation and already deployed on live sites, our robots\ndeliver faster execution, stronger project economics, and meaningful cost savings. Join India's talent-\ndense robotics team, with colleagues from IITs, Stanford, UCLA, and other leading institutions.\nAbout the Role\nWe're looking for an SDE Apprentice who is strong on the backend and comfortable working on Android\ntoo. Operators on construction sites control our robots through Android apps. Those apps depend on\nbackend services for robot state, telemetry, and job data. You'll work on both sides: mostly backend\n(Python, APIs, databases), with regular work on the Android app. We care more about strong\nfundamentals and how fast you learn than about knowing a specific framework. You'll ship production\ncode to robots on live sites, with mentorship from senior engineers.\nKey Responsibilities\nBackend & APIs\nBuild and maintain backend services in Python (FastAPI), including async endpoints and background tasks.\nDesign and integrate REST and WebSocket APIs for robot telemetry, operator commands, and job data.\nDesign database schemas and write efficient queries (PostgreSQL / SQLite).\nAndroid\nBuild features and fix bugs in the native Android app (Kotlin) that operators use to control and monitor robots in the field, working with our Android engineers.\nIntegrate the app with backend REST and WebSocket APIs, using Kotlin Coroutines and lifecycle-aware components to keep it responsive and stable under real-time robot data.\nHelp build and maintain the operator-facing HMI (Human-Machine Interface) screens and local datastorage (Room).Across the stack\n\nDebug issues end to end: from an Android screen, through the API, down to a service running on the robot.\nHelp build React-based dashboards and internal tools when needed.\nWrite tests, take part in code reviews, and document what you build.\nWork with robotics and systems engineers to understand how operators use our software in the field.\nRequirements\nGraduated with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or a related field.\n0-1 year of experience. Internships, open-source contributions, and substantial personal projects count.\nStrong CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, OOP, operating system basics (processes, threads, concurrency), and networking basics (HTTP, TCP/UDP).\nProficiency in at least one of Python, Kotlin, or Java, and willingness to work in both Python (backend) and Kotlin (Android).\nBackend basics: you've built at least one REST API with any framework (FastAPI, Flask, Django, Express, Spring Boot, or similar). You understand client-server architecture, authentication, status codes, and error handling.\nWorking knowledge of SQL: joins, indexes, and schema design.\nComfortable with Git and the Linux command line.\nAbility to read, understand, and modify existing codebases, not just greenfield work.\nGood communication, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.\nGood to have\nAndroid fundamentals: Activity/Fragment/ViewModel lifecycles, Kotlin Coroutines, background services, and Jetpack Compose. 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