Senior Open-Source Python Engineer, ML Developer Tools

Team: IT

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain core features across open-source libraries, with a focus on scalability, reliability, usability, and developer experience.
• Architect complex Python projects and frameworks that serve as foundational tools for machine learning developers.
• Take early-stage libraries from initial users toward widespread adoption by defining APIs, building demos, improving documentation, and engaging with the developer community.
• Develop real-time streaming and networking capabilities for Python-based machine learning applications.
• Contribute to the evolution of developer tooling as machine learning technologies and user needs change.
• Collaborate with open-source contributors through code reviews, technical discussions, issue resolution, and community support.
• Integrate modern frontend technologies into Python-based web applications to create intuitive and seamless developer experiences.
• Balance rapid product development with maintainability, reliability, and long-term architectural considerations.
• Help shape the technical direction and priorities of developer tools based on community feedback and emerging engineering challenges.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience developing software with Python.
• Strong experience architecting complex Python projects, frameworks, or developer-facing libraries.
• Demonstrated ability to take early-stage libraries or products from initial users through broader adoption.
• Professional experience with JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Professional experience with a modern frontend framework such as React or Svelte.
• Proven experience contributing to, maintaining, or actively developing open-source software projects.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, API design, scalability, reliability, and developer experience.
• Passion for open source and an interest in making machine learning technologies more accessible.
• Ability to work effectively in a fluid and dynamic environment, taking ownership of evolving technical challenges.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, particularly when working with distributed engineering teams and open-source communities.
• Experience with real-time audio/video streaming or networking technologies such as WebRTC or WebSockets is a plus.
• Familiarity with relevant ML and developer tooling libraries is valued.
• Candidates who do not meet every listed requirement are still encouraged to apply when they can demonstrate relevant skills and potential impact.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work options with flexible working hours.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Company equity as part of the compensation package.
• Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and educational opportunities.
• Access to distributed office spaces and opportunities to visit company offices.
• Workstation equipment and setup support when needed for remote employees.
• Opportunity to contribute to and collaborate with the broader machine learning and AI community.
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment focused on professional development and meaningful technical impact.