Senior Python Software Engineer (Open-Source Contributor)

• In the short term, the focus of this role is to help develop Gradio (), a Python framework that lets users build machine learning web apps, and Trackio, a local-first, agent-friendly experiment tracking platform
• Designing, developing, and maintaining core features for Gradio and Trackio, ensuring scalability, reliability, and ease of use for ML developers
• Architecting complex Python projects and frameworks that serve as foundational tools for the ML community
• Collaborating with open-source contributors and engaging with the broader community through code reviews, discussions, and support
• Integrating modern frontend technologies to create seamless and intuitive user experiences for Python-based web applications
• Adapting to evolving engineering challenges and contributing to the direction of our developer tools as the landscape changes

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Health Insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Equity
• Growth, Training, & Conferences
• Generous Parental Leave- Roles at Hugging Face are very fluid and dynamic — we are looking for someone who is comfortable taking on different challenges that will evolve over time
• If you love open-source, are passionate about making machine learning more accessible, have experience building Python frameworks, and want to contribute to one of the fastest-growing machine learning libraries, then we can’t wait to see your application!
• Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source software projects
• 5+ years of professional Python development experience
• If you’re interested in joining us, but don’t tick every box above, we still encourage you to apply! We’re building a diverse team whose skills, experiences, and backgrounds complement one another. We’re happy to consider where you might be able to make the biggest impact
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience architecting complex Python projects or frameworks
• Professional experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
• Professional experience with a modern frontend framework such as React or Svelte