Senior Python SDK Engineer for Developer Tools

Modal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Modal is seeking engineers to build a new infrastructure layer for AI workloads. The role focuses on developing high-quality Python libraries, enhancing developer productivity, and engaging directly with users to solve their problems.

In-person collaboration is expected in NYC or Stockholm, with a strong emphasis on open‑source experience and modern tooling. Ideal candidates have 5+ years building Python libraries, comfort with async programming, and a keen product sense for ergonomics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing high-quality Python libraries with broad user‑bases.
• Knowledge of advanced Python features, especially async programming.
• A strong product sense that manifests as a focus on developer ergonomics and productivity.
• A high level of customer empathy, good communication skills, and an openness to working directly with our users to help solve their problems.
• Ability to participate in on‑call rotation and respond to production incidents.
• Ability to work in-person in our NYC or Stockholm office.

Skills

Python

Async programming

Developer ergonomics

Customer empathy

On-call rotation

Tools

Typescript

Go

Rust

Job description

Modal is seeking engineers to build a new infrastructure layer for AI workloads. The role focuses on developing high-quality Python libraries, enhancing developer productivity, and engaging directly with users to solve their problems.

In-person collaboration is expected in NYC or Stockholm, with a strong emphasis on open‑source experience and modern tooling. Ideal candidates have 5+ years building Python libraries, comfort with async programming, and a keen product sense for ergonomics.