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Mojo Standard Library Engineer

75% Flex
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Full Remote
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157 - 286K yearly
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Expertise in C++/Rust/Swift, Experience with Python and open-source projects.

Key responsabilities:

  • Utilize Mojo language for standard library
  • Contribute to designing new library features
  • Collaborate with internal teams and open-source community
  • Optimize performance of existing functions
  • Research new technologies to enhance library quality
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About Modular

We believe that AI is a net positive force in the world. Our vision and mission are to help rebuild AI infrastructure to advance humanity and our environment. We will do whatever it takes to empower our customers, team, and company to benefit from that pursuit. You can read about our culture and careers here to understand how we work and what we value.

We are owners and advocates for the underlying technologies, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure. These essential building blocks form the high-quality and coherent experiences our users expect. We aim to drive the pace of innovation for every AI/ML developer.

About the role:

At Modular, we are committed to transforming the world by making AI accessible to all. As a Mojo Standard Library Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in advancing this vision. The Mojo language provides a streamlined way to develop libraries and interact with the Python ecosystem. In this role, you will own designing and implementing Mojo standard libraries that enable developers to efficiently harness the potential of AI technologies.

LOCATION: Candidates based in the US or Canada are welcome to apply. You can work remotely from home.

What you will do:

  • Utilize the Mojo programming language to write the standard library.
  • Actively participate in designing and implementing new features for the Mojo standard library.
  • Work with internal Modular teams to deliver APIs that balance ergonomics, expressibility, and performance.
  • Debug and fix issues found in the standard library by internal and open source users.
  • Optimize existing library functions for performance and memory usage.
  • Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards.
  • Collaborate with other teams to understand their needs and how the standard library can support them.
  • Partner with the open source community to ensure contributions meet our high quality standards while promoting an inclusive and constructive community atmosphere.
  • Research new technologies and methodologies to improve the quality of the Mojo standard library.

What you bring to the table:

  • Expertise in modern C++/Rust/Swift with a strong understanding of system-level programming, optimizing performance, and memory management.
  • Experience with Python and its ecosystem of libraries. Deep interest in both library design and performance, and love to track modern API designs in evolving languages, such as modern C++/Rust/Swift core libraries and features.
  • Experience with open source projects by either managing community contributions or contributing to open source projects.
  • Creativity and curiosity for solving complex problems, a team-oriented attitude that enables you to work well with others, and alignment with our culture. 
  • Strongly identifies with our core company cultural values.

Helpful but not required:

  • Mojo experience with an accepted patch in the Mojo standard library.
  • LLVM, MLIR, or Python experience is a bonus.
  • Active in the Python community is a bonus.

The estimated base salary range for this role to be performed in the US, regardless of the state, is $166,000.00 - $286,000.00 USD.

The estimated base salary range for this role to be performed in Canada, regardless of the province, is $157,000.00 - $270,000.00 CAD.

The salary for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of permissible, non-discriminatory job-related factors, which include but are not limited to education, training, work experience, business needs, or market demands. This range may be modified in the future. The total compensation for a candidate will also include annual target bonus, equity, and benefits, with equity making up a significant portion of your total compensation.

For candidates who fall outside of the listed requirements, we nevertheless encourage you to apply as we may have openings that are lower/higher level than the ones advertised. 

What Modular brings to the table:
  • Amazing Team. We are a progressive and agile team with some of the industry’s best engineering and product leaders.
  • Flexible Location. We want you to work where you are most productive and we are a remote-first company. We have offices in Palo Alto, CA and Seattle, WA for collaboration, and will open more next year.
  • World-class Benefits. In order to attract the best, we need to offer the best. Premier insurance plans, up to 5% 401k matching, very generous WFH setup stipends, flexible paid time off, and more are available to you! Please note that specific benefit packages may vary based on your location.
  • Competitive Compensation. We offer very strong compensation packages, including stock options. We want people to be focused on their best work and believe in tailoring compensation plans to meet the needs of our workforce. 
  • Team Building Events. We organize regular team onsites and local meetups in different cities.

Working at Modular will enable you to grow quickly as you work alongside incredibly motivated and talented people who have high standards, possess a growth mindset, and a purpose to truly change the world.

Modular is proud to emphasize an equal opportunity, safe environment for people to do their best work. Modular is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let your recruiter know, and we will work with you to meet your needs in compliance with the ADA.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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English
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Soft Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • verbal-communication-skills
  • Creativity
  • Curiosity