Entry-Level Python Engineer

Stealth Startup; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company is seeking an Entry-Level Python Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career engineers to develop backend services and APIs, enhancing their programming skills. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, a solid foundation in Python, and a passion for learning. This position offers a competitive salary up to $150,000 base plus equity, with fully remote working opportunities alongside Boston & NYC-based teams.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to $150,000 base + equity

Fully remote work with Boston & NYC-based teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Solid understanding of Python fundamentals with eagerness to learn.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOP concepts.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient, well-documented Python code.
• Build and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Debug, test, and optimize applications for performance and reliability.

Skills

Python fundamentals

Strong problem-solving skills

Git familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Django

Flask

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

We’re looking for an Entry-Level Python Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career engineers who are excited to build scalable applications, work with modern technologies, and grow their skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You’ll work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and designers to develop backend services, APIs, and data-driven features that power customer-facing products.

What You’ll Do

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented Python code
• Build and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs
• Debug, test, and optimize applications for performance and reliability
• Work with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Participate in code reviews and agile development processes
• Learn and apply software engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Solid understanding of Python fundamentals
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOP concepts
• Familiarity with Git and basic development workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn

Nice to Have

• Experience with Django, Flask, or FastAPI
• Exposure to REST APIs, JSON, and HTTP
• Basic knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Python projects (academic, personal, or internship-based)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to $150,000 base + equity
• Fully remote work with Boston & NYC-based teams