Senior/ Software Engineer(Backend)

About PatSnap

Patsnap empowers IP and R&D teams by providing better answers, so they can make faster decisions with more confidence. Founded in 2007, Patsnap is the global leader in AI-powered IP and R&D intelligence. Our domain-specific LLM, trained on our extensive proprietary innovation data, coupled with Hiro, our AI assistant, delivers actionable insights that increase productivity for IP tasks by 75% and reduce R&D wastage by 25%. IP and R&D teams collaborate better with a user-friendly platform across the entire innovation lifecycle. Over 15,000 companies trust Patsnap to innovate faster with AI, including NASA, Tesla, PayPal, Sanofi, Dow Chemical, and Wilson Sonsini.

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Backend Engineer to join our


• dynamic team. You will take full ownership of backend system design and


• development, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability. You will


• collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and drive


• innovation in our backend services

• Architect, Design, and Implement robust backend solutions in Java to support new features and products

• Lead End-to-End Projects: Own the entire development cycle (from requirements gathering to production deployment) with minimal supervision

• Optimize Performance & Scalability: Conduct code reviews, optimize databases, and fine-tune microservices to maintain responsive and reliable systems under high traffic

• Ensure Code Quality & Best Practices: Establish and enforce coding standards, testing strategies, and documentation for the team

• Collaboration: Share knowledge on Java best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps to deliver cohesive, high-quality releases on schedule

• Troubleshoot and Debug: Diagnose issues in production, implement long-term fixes, and proactively prevent downtime or regressions

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• 3+ years of professional experience in Java backend development


• Strong understanding of Spring/Spring Boot frameworks, RESTful API design, and microservices architecture

• Proficiency with SQL/NoSQL databases, and knowledge of database performance optimization

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects from concept to deployment

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems in production environments