Software Development Engineer - 2 (Python)

About Locus

Battle-tested in 350+ deployments across 30+ countries, Locus is an agentic Transportation Management System for all-mile, all-channel, trusted by enterprises like Unilever, Nestlé, and Siam Makro.

The platform unifies orders, capacity, and carrier networks into one living plan, aligning planning, execution, and settlement so promises become proof. AI co-pilots with guardrails surface risk early and recommend the next best move to protect SLAs and reduce empty miles.

In 2025, Locus joined the Ingka Group (IKEA Retail) family, marking a major milestone in our journey. Backed by the scale and strength of IKEA, we continue to operate independently while accelerating our mission to make global supply chains faster, smarter, and more sustainable.

Our Journey and Impact

Since 2015, Locus has been on a mission to make logistics decision-making intelligent, sustainable, and real-world ready. Our platform has powered billions of deliveries across 30 + countries for global enterprises, driving measurable impact in cost savings, carbon reduction, and SLA performance. With the strength of the IKEA ecosystem behind us, we’re scaling that impact even further.

Our Global Footprint

Headquartered in Bangalore, with teams across the U.S., U.K., UAE, and Southeast Asia, Locus brings together 170 + engineers, designers, and problem-solvers united by a single goal: to reinvent how the world moves goods.

Traits We Value

We look for people who are:

• Global in mindset: curious about diverse markets and ideas.

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  Unrelenting in drive: energized by complex challenges.
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  Intelligent in approach: analytical, creative, and thoughtful.
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  Dynamic in execution: adaptive and decisive in fast-moving contexts.

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  Exact in craft: detail-oriented and committed to excellence.

As a Software Development Engineer – 2 (Backend – Python) at Locus, you will design and build scalable, high-performance backend systems that power mission-critical logistics decisions. You’ll work on systems that process millions of transactions, influence real-time planning, and serve global enterprises with high availability and reliability.

• Architect scalable backend services and APIs with a focus on latency and throughput.

• Implement, optimize, and deploy backend services designed to host and serve machine learning models, AI agents, and complex optimization engines at scale.
• Ensure all ML/AI and optimization products meet production standards around high availability, fault tolerance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Work closely with Data Scientists and Optimization experts to transform algorithms and prototypes into production-ready microservices and APIs.
• Collaborate with frontend, data, and platform teams to ensure smooth integration of backend services.
• Design, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring consistency, reliability, and availability.
• Take complete end-to-end ownership of assigned modules from requirement gathering to production deployment and monitoring.
• Implement robust security practices to safeguard systems and user data.
• Conduct peer code reviews to maintain high coding standards and encourage knowledge-sharing.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of learning, quality, and innovation.

• Proficiency in Python and frameworks like FastAPI, Django, or Flask.

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  Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, and NoSQL systems like MongoDB or Cassandra.
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  Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
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  Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, Git workflows, and monitoring solutions such as Prometheus or Grafana.
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  Strong problem-solving skills with solid foundations in algorithms, data structures, and system design.
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  Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
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  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience in Java will be an advantage