Keywords Studios

Global game development and testing services

Data Software Engineer 2

Data EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePune, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in backend engineering, building scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems in production environments.
Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language, such as Python or Java, with a solid grounding in data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving.
Working knowledge of SQL, including query optimization, performance tuning, and working with large-scale datasets.
Hands-on experience with relational or analytical databases, such as Snowflake, Redshift, PostgreSQL, or MySQL, including data modeling and schema design.
Understanding of distributed systems fundamentals, including scalability, fault tolerance, and system design.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and modern data infrastructure concepts.
Exposure to data-intensive applications, such as high-throughput APIs, event-driven systems, or analytics platforms.
Interest in or experience with modern data platforms such as Snowflake, and willingness to learn data engineering tooling and paradigms.
Basic understanding of security, networking, and production system operations, including monitoring, observability, and reliability.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design and build scalable backend systems that power data-intensive and analytics-driven use cases.
Develop high-performance data access layers and services to enable efficient querying, transformation, and serving of large datasets.
Work with modern platforms such as Snowflake to build and optimize data workflows.
Build and contribute to intelligent data products, using GenAI/LLM capabilities for use cases such as anomaly detection, summarization, and insights generation.
Apply data modeling practices to design clean, scalable, and maintainable data schemas for analytics and product use cases.
Collaborate with product, analytics, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
Own end-to-end system design, including architecture, performance, scalability, reliability, and security considerations.
Improve system performance through query optimization, caching strategies, and efficient data access patterns.
Contribute to real-time and near-real-time data processing systems where required.
Write design documents, conduct code reviews, and ensure high engineering standards.
Mentor team members on backend engineering best practices, system design, and modern data platform usage.

Desired Qualifications

Exposure to or strong interest in GenAI/LLM capabilities, such as embeddings, vector search, prompt engineering, or LLM-powered applications.
Experience with streaming or real-time systems such as Kafka or Kinesis.
Experience with data pipeline technologies such as Spark or Airflow.
Data visualization skills using tools such as PowerBI, Metabase, Tableau, Hex, or Sigma.

Data Engineer SE - II

Keywords Studios · Pune, India (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-03

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Helpshift - Engineering

Description

We are on a mission to rid the world of bad customer service by “mobilizing” the way help is delivered. Today’s consumers want an always-available customer service experience that leaves them feeling valued and respected. Helpshift helps B2B brands deliver this modern customer service experience through a mobile-first approach. We have changed how conversations take place, moving the conversation away from a slow, outdated email and desktop experience to an in-app chat experience that allows users to interact with brands in their own time. Through our market-leading AI-powered chatbots and automation, we help brands deliver instant and rapid resolutions. Because agents play a key role in delivering help, our platform gives agents superpowers with automation and AI that simply works. Companies such as Scopely, Supercell, Brex, EA, Square along with hundreds of other leading brands use the Helpshift platform to mobilize customer service delivery. Over 900 million active monthly consumers are enabled on 2B+ devices worldwide with Helpshift.

Some numbers that illustrate our scale:

85k/rps

30ms response time

300 GB data transfer/hour

1000 VMs deployed at peak

Requirements

4+ years of experience in backend engineering, building scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems in production environments
Strong proficiency in at least one high-level programming language (Python, Java, or similar) with solid grounding in data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving
Strong working knowledge of SQL, including query optimization, performance tuning, and working with large-scale datasets
Hands-on experience with relational and/or analytical databases (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.), including data modeling and schema design
Good understanding of distributed systems fundamentals, including scalability, fault tolerance, and system design
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and modern data infrastructure concepts
Exposure to data-intensive applications, such as high-throughput APIs, event-driven systems, or analytics platforms
Interest in or experience with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake) and willingness to quickly learn data engineering tooling and paradigms
Basic understanding of security, networking, and production system operations (monitoring, observability, reliability)
Exposure to or strong interest in GenAI/LLM capabilities (e.g., embeddings, vector search, prompt engineering, or LLM-powered applications) is highly desirable
Experience with streaming or real-time systems (Kafka, Kinesis, etc.) is a plus
Experience with data pipeline technologies (Spark, Airflow, etc.) is a plus
Data visualization skills are a plus (PowerBI, Metabase, Tableau, Hex, Sigma, etc)
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent)
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Design and build scalable backend systems that power data-intensive and analytics-driven use cases
Develop high-performance data access layers and services, enabling efficient querying, transformation, and serving of large datasets
Work with modern platforms like Snowflake to build and optimize data workflows
Build and contribute to intelligent data products, leveraging GenAI/LLM capabilities for use cases like anomaly detection, summarization, and insights generation
Apply strong data modeling practices to design clean, scalable, and maintainable data schemas for analytics and product use cases
Collaborate closely with product, analytics, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions
Own end-to-end system design including architecture, performance, scalability, reliability, and security considerations
Continuously improve system performance through query optimization, caching strategies, and efficient data access patterns
Contribute to real-time and near real-time data processing systems where required
Write clear design documents, conduct code reviews, and ensure high engineering standards
Mentor team members on backend engineering best practices, system design, and modern data platform usage

Benefits

Hybrid setup
Worker's insurance
Paid Time Offs
Other employee benefits to be discussed by our Talent Acquisition team in India.

Helpshift embraces diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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About the Company

Keywords Studios

Global game development and testing services

Keywords Studios provides services for the global video games industry across the full lifecycle from concept to post-launch. Its offerings include game-ready art, marketing, game development, functional and localization testing, text and audio localization (including casting and audio post-production), community management, player support, and content moderation. It operates with over 13,000 professionals across 70+ studios in 25+ countries using an end-to-end platform powered by proprietary technology to coordinate work. Its goal is to help clients bring intellectual property to life by delivering digital content that entertains, connects, and educates, with differentiation coming from its global scale, breadth of services, and ability to tailor bespoke project solutions.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1998

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