Senior Software Engineer - Python

Robotics Prcocess Automation, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotics Process Automation, LLC in Boston is looking for a skilled software developer to contribute to the development of AI pipelines and implement complex workflows. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience, deep knowledge of Python, and familiarity with various programming languages and tools.

This role involves building reliable software foundations, working with containerized services, and collaborating on cloud-based architectures. The company values equal opportunity and inclusivity in their hiring practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production software development experience.
• Deep knowledge of Python and at least one other backend programming language.
• Strong experience in enterprise software development.
• Experience with Machine Learning tools or frameworks.
• Proficiency in building scalable APIs (REST, GraphQL, or gRPC).
• Hands-on experience with Docker.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of AI pipelines and workflows.
• Build robust and well-tested code foundations.
• Work with containerized services using Docker.
• Integrate verification and analysis techniques into the pipeline.
• Contribute to cloud-based architectures for scalability.

Skills

Python

C++ or Rust

Machine Learning tools

Docker

REST, GraphQL, or gRPC APIs

Version control

Testing

Continuous integration

Release pipelines

Job description

• Contribute to the development of agentic AI pipelines, implementing complex workflows using state machines, message queues, and distributed systems.
• Build robust, extensible, and well-tested code foundations for code translation products.
• Work with containerized services using Docker for local development and deployment.
• Integrate formal verification and static analysis techniques into the pipeline in collaboration with domain experts.
• Contribute to distributed and cloud-based architectures for reliability and scalability.

Must Have:

• 5+ years of production software development experience in your language of choice.
• Deep knowledge of Python and at least one other backend programming language - bonus for C++ or Rust.
• Strong experience in enterprise-level software development and delivering robust software to a large user base.
• Demonstrated proficiency in core software development practices, including: version control, code review, testing, continuous integration, build systems and release pipelines
• Experience working with Machine Learning tools or frameworks.
• Proficiency in building scalable APIs (REST, GraphQL, or gRPC).
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and containerized workflows.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with AI/LLMs in production systems.
• Familiarity with compilers or static analysis tools.
• Experience with workflow orchestration, message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, Celery), or state machine design.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with tools like PromptFlow or other workflow automation systems.

ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.