
Senior Python Software Engineer / Open-Source Contributor - US Remote
Hugging Face, the fast-growing platform for AI builders with over 11 million users, is hiring a Senior Python Software Engineer to work on its open-source developer tools. The short-term focus is developing Gradio, a Python framework for building machine learning web apps, and Trackio, a local-first, agent-friendly experiment tracking platform, both used by more than a million developers monthly. The role is fluid and dynamic, suited to someone comfortable taking on evolving challenges. It is a fully remote position based in the US.
Responsibilities
- ▹Design, develop, and maintain core features for Gradio and Trackio, ensuring scalability, reliability, and ease of use for ML developers
- ▹Architect complex Python projects and frameworks that serve as foundational tools for the ML community
- ▹Collaborate with open-source contributors and engage with the broader community through code reviews, discussions, and support
- ▹Integrate modern frontend technologies to create seamless and intuitive user experiences for Python-based web applications
- ▹Adapt to evolving engineering challenges and contribute to the direction of the developer tools as the landscape changes
Requirements
- ▹Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field
- ▹5+ years of professional Python development experience
- ▹Experience architecting complex Python projects or frameworks
- ▹Professional experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
- ▹Professional experience with a modern frontend framework such as React or Svelte
- ▹Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source software projects
Soft skills
What we offer
- ▹Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
- ▹Flexible working hours and remote options
- ▹Health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
- ▹Parental leave and flexible paid time off
- ▹Company equity as part of the compensation package
- ▹Opportunity to visit the NYC and Paris offices and have the workstation outfitted
About the company
Hugging Face is on a journey to democratize good AI. It runs the fastest growing platform for AI builders, with over 11 million users who have shared more than 4 million models, 1 million datasets and 1.5 million Gradio apps, and its open-source libraries have over 700,000 stars on GitHub. The company is remote-first with offices in NYC and Paris and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.