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Job responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the team of dedicated software engineers working on hyper-converged storage and cutting-edge distributed software systems
  • Oversee and manage the software development life cycle
  • Contribute in defining and developing scale-out software for distributed and clustered systems
  • Participate in software system optimize for better performance and reliability to meet/surpass client requirements
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade solutions for optimal output
  • Analyze existing systems and make recommendations for improvement
  • Focus on what’s most important for client businesses and drive value for them
  • Maintain operational documentation in collaboration with technical writers

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
  • At least 3+ years software development experience in software development (rare exceptions for highly skilled developers)
  • Extensive experience in developing multithreaded applications and concepts of Object-Oriented Programming
  • Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • Proficient with architecting/developing large-scale distributed systems
  • Knowledge of database internals, database language theories, database design and SQL
  • Strong expertise in systems programming
  • Good knowledge of high-level programming languages like Java, Python, C#/.Net etc.
  • Working knowledge of VMware vSphere
  • Fluency in English language for effective communication
  • Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) with a 4 hour overlap with US time zones

Preferred skills

  • Familiarity with server / storage virtualization
  • Solid understanding of concurrency models
  • Experience working with Unix/Linux systems
  • Clustering and distributed systems experience is a plus
  • Good reasoning, analytical, consultative, and communication skills

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How to become a remote core software engineer?

Software engineering is one of the biggest industries in today’s world. They are the real changemakers helping to connect people and businesses around the world. But to build solutions capable of addressing real-world problems, companies need experts. Experienced core software engineers are some of the most in-demand professionals in the industry with the potential to grow in the coming years. If you too are looking to take your career ahead as a remote core software engineer, now would be the ideal time to look for new opportunities.

To build a successful career as a remote core software engineer, you would need knowledge of essential technologies and tools. You also need to possess clarity about your recurring responsibilities as a core software engineer to contribute effectively.

This guide aims to provide you a deep insight into what it takes to become a remote core software engineer. Check out the following sections to know about the primary requirements, responsibilities, and scope of core software engineers in detail.

What is the scope of a core software engineer?

In the present tech industry, companies prefer to hire remote core software engineers with a wide skillset. Prior experience in a similar role will always give you an edge and help to secure better opportunities. The use of the software is increasing across industries every year with new businesses going online and a rapidly increasing user base. With more companies looking to bring in new people and expand teams, opportunities are projected to increase in the coming days.

For developers with a deep understanding of the role and the responsibilities that come along with it, now can be the ideal time to explore new opportunities. To increase your chances of securing the highest paying and most exciting projects, constantly keep an eye on the job boards for the latest postings. An efficient approach for hunting for the best opportunities for yourself would be to refine your job search by focusing on your core software engineering skills.

But before you scout opportunities to apply, it is important to have a clear idea about your responsibilities. The following section will help you to understand the both technical and non-technical responsibilities of a core software engineer.

What are the responsibilities and roles of a core software engineer?

When hired as a core soft engineer expect your daily responsibilities to include tasks related to several areas. As developer, you are expected to take ownership of key processes associated with the aligned projects. Your daily work will include work like writing clean and efficient codes and providing suggestions for long-term strategies that can help to quickly scale existing services..

In addition to the basic technical skills, expect to take up other responsibilities based on the operational structure of the employers. But if you are looking to gather knowledge about the core daily responsibilities of a core software engineer, you can expect responsibilities like

  • Collaborate with the team of dedicated software engineers working on hyper-converged storage and cutting-edge distributed software systems
  • Oversee and manage the software development life cycle
  • Contribute in defining and developing scale-out software for distributed and clustered systems
  • Participate in software system optimize for better performance and reliability to meet/surpass client requirements
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade solutions for optimal output
  • Analyze existing systems and make recommendations for improvement
  • Focus on what’s most important for client businesses and drive value for them
  • Maintain operational documentation in collaboration with technical writers

How to become a core software engineer?

Core software developers are high in demand and are scouted by companies year round. In order to build a career as one, you’ll need to possess certain expertise to deliver as per expectations. Some of the primary trait that companies look for in their core software developers is proven experience in similar roles. Additionally you should also possess thorough knowledge of object oriented programming along with familiarity with data structures and algorithms to contribute as a lead. Experience in building large-scale distributed systems should also be helpful to secure the best available opportunities in the market. As a core software developer, you should also have expertise of working with languages like Java, Python, C#/.Net etc.

Along with technical expertise, a degree in computer science or related fields should also be helpful. While such educational qualifications are not mandatory to work as a core software engineer, it can give you an edge over other applicants. Having the preferred educational qualifications not only helps developers to form a strong base and grasp concepts quickly but also give organizations a reason to trust your credentials.
If you’re looking for detailed information about the primary requirements and their importance for the role, the next section should provide some clarity.

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Skills required to become a core software engineer

If you’re looking to get hired as a core software engineer at leading tech firms, you should possess a thorough understanding of primary skills related to the role. The following list should be helpful to help you get started on your journey.

1. Object-oriented programming

To work as a core software engineer, consider knowledge of object-oriented programming as one of the primary requirements. Object-oriented programming has been in use for more than a decade and seeing a constant rise in the industry. It is a programming paradigm which is based on the concept of objects. These objects contain data in the form of fields and code in the form of procedures. One of the most efficient features of objects is that an object's own procedures can access and modify the data fields of itself. Based on the importance and relevance of the technology in the present industry, it is important for you to develop a thorough understanding. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and changes in the field to work with innovative ideas.

2. VMware vSphere

Another skill that can help you to get hired as a core software engineer is knowledge of VMware vSphere. It is VMware's cloud computing virtualization platform and comes preloaded with the latest vCenter Configuration Manager and vCenter Application Discovery Manager. It also adds the ability of vMotion to move multiple virtual machines simultaneously from one host server to another. So, for developers looking to succeed as a core software developer, it is important to build up a deep understanding of the technology and drive key processes utilizing them.

3. Java

The ability to work on Java is also an essential requirement to be an expert core software engineer. It is one of the most widely utilized languages that is capable of supporting projects of several niches in the software development industry. Java has been a relevant language for over a decade and considered a preferred choice in the industry. It offers major advantages like the option of writing and running codes anywhere irrespective of the architecture of the system. The language also seems to fulfill every requirement for modern software development projects including cross-platform services. The language is also well known for its advantages like the option of compiling codes on any platform supporting Java Runtime Environment. So, in order to improve your chances of getting hired as a core software engineer, keep improving your Java knowledge with time.

4. Python

Another essential skill required to work as a core software engineer is Python. It is probably the most widely used general-purpose programming language today. Initially developed to offer code readability and indentations, Python quickly carved out its niche and a global following. Python as a language was built with an object-oriented approach to allow programmers to write clean and logical codes for various industries and requirements. The language can be used for developing digital solutions for different industries and sees a constant spotlight in sectors like - data analytics, machine learning, and other data-driven projects. It is also an extremely versatile language and offers support for essential tasks that can define a project’s success.

5. Interpersonal skills

The global tech community prefers to work with professionals with confidence and excellent communication skills. Collaborative efforts play a major role in the present industry to ensure efficiency in the operations of a company. Working at top tech firms means interacting and collaborating with people from different backgrounds and cultures, making fluency in the preferred language is even more essential. So, make sure to brush up on your interpersonal and language skills to communicate effectively with your colleagues.

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How to get hired as a remote core software engineer?

Top tech organizations look to hire senior core software engineers with experience working in various niches. For which, constantly building up technical skillset and gathering knowledge about requirements of various industries is a must. Along with the knowledge of core software engineers, developers are also expected to be well-versed in working with related technologies and possess efficient interpersonal skills. Developers with an understanding of user preferences also tend to be a better prospect for organizations.

Turing has quickly become the premier platform for taking careers forward working as a remote core software engineer. We provide developers opportunities to work on era-defining projects and business problems using state-of-the-art technologies. Join the fastest growing network of the top developers around the globe to get hired as a full-time and long-term remote core software with the best pay packages.

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Turing's commitments are long-term and full-time. As one project draws to a close, our team gets to work identifying the next one for you in a matter of weeks.

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Turing allows you to work according to your convenience. We have flexible working hours and you can work for top US firms from the comfort of your home.

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Working with top US corporations, Turing developers make more than the standard market pay in most nations.

How much does Turing pay their core software engineer?

Every core software engineer at Turing can set their own pricing. Turing, on the other hand, will recommend a salary to the core software engineer for which we are confident of finding a fruitful and long-term opportunity for you. Our salary recommendations are based on an analysis of market conditions as well as customer demand.

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We, at Turing, hire remote developers for over 100 skills like React/Node, Python, Angular, Swift, React Native, Android, Java, Rails, Golang, PHP, Vue, among several others. We also hire engineers based on tech roles and seniority.

Communication is crucial for success while working with American clients. We prefer candidates with a B1 level of English i.e. those who have the necessary fluency to communicate without effort with our clients and native speakers.

Currently, we have openings only for the developers because of the volume of job demands from our clients. But in the future, we might expand to other roles too. Do check out our careers page periodically to see if we could offer a position that suits your skills and experience.

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Staff Software Engineer, AI


About the Client

Founded by engineers from  Stanford, Cisco Meraki, and Samsara, we are one of the fastest-growing Video AI companies in the U.S., transforming standard cameras into powerful AI tools that elevate safety, security, and operations for businesses nationwide. In just four years, we have processed more than 1  billion hours of video, and today ingest more daily new videos than  YouTube. Our industry-leading Video AI agents are changing physical operations and defining what video AI can accomplish for physical  operations. We are challenging and disrupting the $30 billion video surveillance market with a plug-and-play camera agnostic solution that is expanding use-cases beyond traditional security. Our approach has fueled fast adoption across 17 industries, powering nearly 1000  businesses and over 70,000 camera feeds. Our exceptionally talented team has created a high growth trajectory that has attracted almost $100 million in investment from top venture firms, including  Redpoint, Scale Venture Partners, Bessemer, StepStone and Qualcomm.



About the Role

We are looking for like-minded builders. We are an extremely passionate and ambitious team building a company designed to outlast our lifetime. No  matter the role or level, we’re looking for more teammates who share the same  high-performance mindset:

  • Relentless Drive: You have extreme ambition and something to prove. Challenges fuels you. Building isn’t just what you do; it’s who you are.
  • Builder’s Mentality: You  thrive on creating new solutions, not maintaining the status quo. If  you've founded a company, been employee number 1 - 20, or have run a  venture for over two years, we’re especially excited to meet you!
  • High Hustle, High Humility: You combine high IQ with high EQ, a low ego, and an unyielding work ethic that pushes you to be among the best at what you do.

Our cultural pillars guide how we operate. We:

  • Spend Strategically. We maximize resources and minimize waste.
  • Push for Progress. We make decisions, move fast, and celebrate action.
  • Obsess Over Customers: We remove friction and add value to create delight.
  • Trust Our Team: Respect, trust and collaboration are non-negotiable.
  • Act Like Owners: We say what we’ll do, and we do what we say, taking pride and responsibility in our work.
  • Never Stop Having Fun: We’re creating something epic, and we’re having fun doing it.


Who you are

  • You are self-motivated and accountable. You  excel with ownership and autonomy, producing high quality outcomes with  minimal direction and oversight. You have strong intuition on what's  most important to work on, and can focus on the most critical items.
  • You are a balanced visionary. You  contribute to strategy with an ability to see the big picture, while  also appreciating details with a drive to make meaningful, hands-on  contributions.
  • You are a humble expert. You  bring strong expertise and nuanced perspectives on the latest AI  technology, while staying open to new ideas and new ways of doing  things. You focus on getting it right in a team setting, rather than  being right.
  • You strive for the next level. You’re ready to stretch your impact and influence and are ready to take on larger scale challenges and/or act as a mentor.
  • You bring rich AI experience. You  have a strong background in AI, ideally with video processing  experience, however, experienced practitioners in AI can adapt as  necessary. You understand classic deep learning techniques, from YOLO to  transformer models to linear classifiers. Yet, you also have experience  with the latest AI foundation models, from embeddings to LLMs and  prompt engineering.
  • You are a creative thinker and problem solver. You  naturally think outside the box to solve new sets of customer problems,  even with few resources. You have a keen eye and technical frameworks  for setting an AI technical direction based on customer context.
  • You bring high-scale technical excellence. You  deeply understand software design, architecture, big-data processing  pipelines, and best practices on systems design + scalability, code  quality, and data/model design. You appreciate the finer details, such  as edge model optimizations, vector indexes and how they work, or how to  design a maintainable data schema. You’ve designed and led complex  systems, shaped multi-team architectures, and created frameworks that  prevent defects and improve validation across products.
  • You’re a debugging and operational excellence expert. You adopt observability tools, tackle unfamiliar codebases, and develop  resources like runbooks to prevent issues. You have an eye for  impending technical issues or optimization opportunities, and  architectural improvements that could be made to increase overall  engineering productivity.
  • You’re a technical leader. You  understand the skill and personal strengths of team members,  effectively mentoring them and placing engineers into the projects that  make them and the company successful
  • You bring 6+ years in software engineering, with significant expertise in AI plus a strong track record in high-quality system delivery.


Responsiilities

You’ll  play a critical role in advancing our capabilities, using your AI  expertise to drive innovative solutions for businesses with physical  environments—from manufacturing plants to car dealerships. Leading the  design and integration of AI-driven features, you’ll elevate both new  and existing products, focusing on scalable, real-world applications  that improve safety, operations, and efficiency. Working closely with  cross-functional teams, you’ll apply cutting-edge AI techniques to  transform video data into actionable insights that empower our clients.  By setting standards in AI reliability and performance, you’ll ensure  Spot AI’s product suite consistently delivers high-impact outcomes.



What excites you:

  • Working  on and thinking about the latest models across multiple domains, such  as Dinov2, CLIP, GPT4o/Gemini. Applying these models to real world  physical problems to enhance safety, operations, and efficiency.
  • Working  with a datastream of over 200k datapoints and embeddings a second,  wrangling this into actionable insights with fast and accurate queries.
  • Helping  to democratize and educate about the latest foundational models to  customers and team members, helping them share your vision of what AI  can do for the world.
  • Working with a global, several thousand  node distributed hybrid edge-cloud, processing millions of hours of  video a day.A place that gives you the room to learn from failure while  driving excellence.
  • Advancing our AI’s product capabilities  by applying cutting-edge AI techniques, helping transform video data  into powerful, real-world solutions for our clients.
  • Designing  and implementing AI-driven features across new and existing products,  with a focus on scalability and tangible value for diverse industries.
  • Diving  into complex challenges in video intelligence, using your expertise to  bring actionable insights to businesses in physical environments.
  • Collaborating  closely with cross-functional teams to build tools and frameworks that  set a new standard for AI performance and reliability in our industry.
  • Mentoring and guiding other engineers to foster collaboration and innovation that increase project impact.
  • A culture where hard work that drives great outcomes is expected, celebrated, and rewarded.
  • A place where you can make industry-wide impact and contribute to one of the most exciting technologies of our time

Offer Details

  • Full-time contractor (no benefits)
  • Remote only, full-time dedication (40 hours/week)
  • 6 hours of overlap with Pacific Timezone
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and teamwork
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Senior Java Engineer – Snowflake Integration

Job Title: Senior Java Engineer – Snowflake Integration

Experience: 6–10 Years
Location: Gurugram
Work Mode: Hybrid (3 Days Work From Office)

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer with strong experience in Java 17+, backend system development, and Snowflake integration, to build and maintain enterprise-grade data and transaction systems in the BFSI domain. The role involves working on high-scale, secure, and compliant platforms handling critical financial data.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java 17+
  • Integrate Java applications with Snowflake Data Cloud for analytics and reporting use cases
  • Build and optimize data pipelines between transactional systems and Snowflake
  • Design and consume RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations
  • Ensure data security, governance, and compliance as per BFSI standards
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Collaborate with data engineering, DevOps, and product teams
  • Participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews
  • Support production systems and perform root cause analysis when required

Mandatory Technical Skills

Core Java & Backend

  • Strong hands-on experience with Java 17 or higher
  • Deep understanding of OOP, multithreading, concurrency, and JVM internals
  • Experience with Spring / Spring Boot
  • Strong experience building RESTful microservices
  • Experience with Hibernate / JPA

Snowflake & Data Integration

  • Hands-on experience integrating applications with Snowflake
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Snowflake architecture and data storage concepts
    • Virtual warehouses, databases, schemas
  • Experience using Snowflake connectors (JDBC/ODBC) from Java
  • Knowledge of data ingestion and transformation patterns
  • Understanding of SQL optimization in Snowflake

Databases

  • Strong experience with RDBMS (PostgreSQL / Oracle / MySQL)
  • Advanced SQL skills and performance tuning
  • Experience handling large datasets and analytical queries

Cloud, DevOps & Tools

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
  • Familiarity with Docker and containerized deployments
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Working knowledge of Linux environments
  • Experience with version control systems (Git)

BFSI Domain Experience (Mandatory)

  • Proven experience working in Banking, Financial Services, or Insurance
  • Understanding of:
    • Transaction processing systems
    • Data privacy and regulatory compliance
    • Security standards (encryption, access control, auditing)
  • Experience working on high-availability, mission-critical systems

Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Ownership mindset and attention to detail

Good to Have

  • Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka / MQ)
  • Exposure to data warehousing or analytics platforms
  • Experience with Agile / Scrum environments
  • Knowledge of financial reporting or risk systems

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 6–10 years of backend development experience
  • Strong Java 17+ expertise with enterprise application exposure
  • Hands-on Snowflake integration experience
  • Solid BFSI domain background
  • Willingness to work 3 days from Gurugram office
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