Senior Software Engineer ( Backend )

What is Hunch?

Hunch is a dating app that helps you land a date without swiping like a junkie. Designed for people tired of mindless swiping and commodified matchmaking, Hunch leverages a powerful AI-engine to help users find meaningful connections by focusing on personality over just looks. With 2M+ downloads and a 4.4-star rating, Hunch is going viral in the US by challenging the swipe-left/right norm of traditional apps. Hunch is a Series A funded ($23 Million) startup building the future of social discovery in a post-AI world.

Link to our fundraising announcement

Key Offerings Of Hunch

• Swipe Less, Vibe More: Curated profiles, cutting the clutter of endless swiping.
• Personality Matters: Opinion-based, belief-based, and thought-based compatibility rather than just focusing on looks.
• Every Match, Verified: No bots, no catfishing—just real, trustworthy connections
• Match Scores: Our AI shows compatibility percentages, helping users identify their “100% vibe match.
  
  

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer

What You’ll Own:

• Architect, design, and scale GraphQL APIs using Node.js for high-performance applications.
• Integrate and optimize Python-based recommendation engines and RAG pipelines for seamless data flow.
• Fine-tune PostgreSQL and Redis for optimal performance under demanding workloads.
• Develop, deploy, and manage robust Kafka-based event-driven pipelines.
• Leverage vector databases (OpenSearch) to implement advanced similarity search capabilities.
• Own and streamline infrastructure deployments and management using Kubernetes.
• Lead key architectural decisions while mentoring and guiding junior developers.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Over 5 years of experience in backend development.
• Expertise in Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Proficient in Python microservices, particularly in ML techniques.
• Strong understanding of Redis, Kafka, and microservice architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for service deployment and management.
• Proven track record in building distributed, scalable, and low-latency systems.
  
  

Good to Have:

• Exposure to vector databases and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) setups.
• Understanding of embeddings, NLP models, or recommendation algorithms.
• Familiarity with observability tools and performance tuning.
• Prior startup or product-first environment experience.
  
  

What we have to offer

• Competitive financial rewards + annual PLI (Performance Linked Incentives).
• Meritocracy-driven, candid, and diverse culture.
• Employee benefits like Medical Insurance
• One annual all expenses paid by company trip for all employees to bond
• Although we work from our office in New Delhi, we are flexible in our style and approach
  
  

Life @Hunch

• Work Culture: At Hunch we take our work seriously but don’t take ourselves too seriously. Everyone is encouraged to think as owners and not renters, and we prefer to let builders build, empowering people to pursue independent ideas.
• Impact: Your work will shape the future of social engagement and connect people around the world.
• Collaboration: Join a diverse team of creative minds and be part of a supportive community.
• Growth: We invest in your development and provide opportunities for continuous learning.
• Backed by Global Investors: Hunch is a Series A funded startup, backed by Hashed, AlphaWave, Brevan Howard and Polygon Studios
• Experienced Leadership: Hunch is founded by a trio of industry veterans - Ish Goel (CEO), Nitika Goel (CTO), and Kartic Rakhra (CMO) - serial entrepreneurs with the last exit from Nexus Mutual, a web3 consumer-tech startup.
  
  

If you thrive in a dynamic, high-growth tech environment and relish the opportunity to collaborate with passionate, driven over-achievers, your career with us here at Hunch will be both exhilarating and fulfilling!