Senior Python Developer

Role Overview: Senior Python Developer

Pure coding role — where you’ll tackle challenging engineering problems, design scalable systems, and collaborate with leading AI research teams.

What You’ll Do

Build, test, and optimize high-performance Python systems used in large-scale AI and data pipelines.

Design and maintain modular, clean, and production‑ready Python codebases.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (data, infra, and research engineers) to deliver reliable backend components.

Write efficient, maintainable, and testable code with strong focus on algorithms and data structures.

Stay current with modern Python tools, frameworks, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

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

4+ years of professional experience writing Python in production environments.

Expert‑level proficiency in Python and core libraries (Pandas, Num Py, Async IO, Fast API, or similar).

Proven track record on coding platforms — e.g., top percentile or strong rating on Leet Code, Codeforces, Hacker Rank, or Kaggle competitions.

Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and problem‑solving at scale.

Experience with system design, clean architecture, and performance optimization.

Working level proficiency in ML/DS.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong experience with distributed systems, APIs, or data processing pipelines.

Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and CI/CD workflows.

Experience in open‑source contributions or building developer tools.

Comfort working in fast‑paced, research‑driven environments.

Work fully remotely, from anywhere.

Collaborate with world‑class AI labs and frontier research companies.

Tackle real engineering challenges with high autonomy and ownership.

Offer Details

Commitment: Minimum 20 hours/week

Skills: research, algorithms, python, design.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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