Associate Software Engineer

Position: Associate Software Engineer
Location:Kalopul, Kathmandu

About the Role

We are looking for anAssociate Software Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to building scalable, reliable, and user-focused software solutions. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and product teams, gain exposure to modern technologies, and take ownership of meaningful features and improvements.

What You'll Do

• Build, maintain, and improveAI-powered applications and backend services using Python, Node.js, or similar technologies.

• IntegrateLLMs, AI APIs, and AI-powered features into software products.

• Build and integrateREST APIs and third-party services.

• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-tested code.

• Work with databases and contribute to scalable backend solutions.

• Collaborate with senior engineers and product teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

• Debug and troubleshoot software issues and improve application performance.

• Participate incode reviews, testing, and software development practices.

• Leverage AI-assisted development tools such asCursor, Claude, and ChatGPTto improve development efficiency.

• Stay updated with emerging AI technologies, tools, and software engineering practices.

What We're Looking For

• 1+ years of experience in Software Engineering, AI Engineering, Backend Development, or a related field.

• Bachelor’s degree inComputer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong programming skills inPython, Node.js, or similar languages.

• Good understanding of REST APIs, databases, Git, and software development fundamentals.

• Strong problem-solving skills and aproduct mindset.

• Ability to translate requirements into practical and effective technical solutions.

• Good communication and collaboration skills.

• Willingness to learn, experiment, and grow as an engineer.

Good to Have

• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Experience with Docker and CI/CD.

• Exposure to AI/LLM-powered applications.

• Familiarity with modern software architecture and cloud-based development.

Why Join Progressive Labs?

• Learn and collaborate with experienced engineers and technical leaders.

• Work in an AI-first engineering environment.

• Get opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

• Collaborative and supportive team culture.

• Opportunities to work with modern technologies and development practices.

If you’re passionate about software engineering, curious about AI, and excited to build practical AI-powered solutions, we’d love to hear from you.