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Senior OSS Developer — Python (Remote)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of software engineering and Python experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead the development of an open-source project
  • Excellent English and technical writing skills
  • Solid understanding of HTTP and modern APIs

Responsibilities

  • Drive the development of our open-source tools like httpie/httpie
  • Implement features with uncompromising simplicity and top-notch user experience
  • Write high-quality documentation, blog posts, and other technical content
  • Respond to GitHub issues and pull requests

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Willingness To Learn

About the company

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HTTPie

  • Developer Tools & Platforms
  • Startup
  • 11–50
Making APIs simple and intuitive for those building the tools, apps, and technologies of our time.

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Job description

What you’ll do

  • Drive the development of our open-source tools like httpie/httpie (50K+ stars on GitHub)

  • Implement features with uncompromising simplicity and top-notch user experience

  • Write high-quality documentation, blog posts, and other technical content

  • Respond to GitHub issues and pull requests

  • Manage releases on various channels (PyPi, Homebrew, Linux, Windows, …)

  • Contribute code and ideas to the overall platform

  • Respond to questions on StackOverflow and Discord

You’ll be a great addition to the team if you have

  • At least 5 years of software engineering and Python experience

  • Demonstrated ability to lead the development of an open-source project

  • Excellent English and technical writing skills

  • Solid understanding of HTTP and modern APIs

  • Passion for developer tools and sense for what makes them amazing

  • Passion for simplicity and delightful user experience

  • Good sense for when to choose a robust vs. minimal solution to move fast

  • Ability to comfortably navigate the ladder of abstraction

  • Eagerness to learn and share

Bonus points

  • Experience with Rust or Go

  • Experience building a technology product

  • Early-stage startup experience

  • History of side projects

  • Entrepreneurial spirit

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and equity

  • MacBook Pro, 5K display, and accessories

  • Company-paid co-working space

  • Work remotely

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