Lead Software Engineer - Python / Flask

Open Select; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its founding team. This role focuses on AI agent development, backend infrastructure, and technical leadership. You will design high-performance AI agents and collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine their functionality. The position offers a competitive salary range of $180k - $200k, equity, and full benefits. Embrace the opportunity to influence AI technology and grow into a leadership role in a hybrid work environment, working alongside a dynamic and talented team.

Benefits

Equity

Full benefits

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Proficient in backend technologies including Python, TypeScript, and Flask.
• Strong database experience with Postgres and RabbitMQ.

Responsibilities

• Design AI Agents for high performance and scalability.
• Develop backend infrastructure using Python, TypeScript, and Flask.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

React

Flask

Postgres

RabbitMQ

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD with Github Actions

Monitoring Tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Founding Team

Senior Software Engineer - Founding Team

This range is provided by Open Select. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Open Select

Founder @ Open Select Rec Building hypergrowth teams for the top 1% of startups across the USA | Software Engineering, Machine Learning, & Product

Role: Senior Software Engineer - Founding Team

Location: New York, Hybrid

What You’ll Focus On

• AI Agent Development: Design AI Agents for high performance and scalability, leading the expansion of AI Agent capabilities for rapid deployment.
• Framework Expansion: Build or extend AI frameworks as needed, focusing on configuration simplicity and control.
• Backend & Infrastructure: Develop on a stack including Python, TypeScript, React, Flask, Postgres, and RabbitMQ. Manage cloud and infrastructure (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Analytics & Performance: Build automated analytics to monitor agent conversations, lead conversions, and optimize KPIs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product, sales, and customer success teams to iterate and refine AI Agent functionality.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, shape tech strategy, and uphold high engineering standards.

Who You Are:

• Backend Expert: Proficient with Python, TypeScript, React, and Flask; strong database experience with Postgres and RabbitMQ.
• Tech Stack Proficiency: Skilled in AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD with Github Actions; LLM'S, familiar with monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Ownership: Senior or staff-level engineer with hands-on project ownership and leadership.

Why You’ll Thrive:

• Competitive Package: $180k - $200k salary + Equity and full benefits
• Growth Opportunity: Directly influence AI tech and expand into leadership.
• Flexible Work: Hybrid role within NYC, working with an innovative team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Finance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Financial Services

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