[Remote] Staff Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OpenMined is a nonprofit on a mission to build the public network for the world's non-public data. The Staff Software Engineer will lead the Network Sourced AI squad, responsible for developing core products that enable AI to query data while maintaining its source and attribution.ResponsibilitiesOwn the NSAI squad technical architecture end to end — align design, engineering, and deployment across stack to deliver reliable technical capabilities and user experience from current implementation through product roadmap evolutionDrive production readiness through deployment monitoring, error handling, graceful degradation, and operational runbooksBe a force multiplier by establishing, demonstrating, and mentoring the team to establish norms around engineering best practices (including system design for modularity, security, reliability, & scalability), code quality, and delivery to productionCollaborate on core technology stack strategy through architectural review and identification of NSAI components that should become shared organizational primitives and defining standard interfaces that prevent tight couplingPartner with product lead to develop and execute on realistic roadmaps that balance what is desired with what is feasible, scalable, and architecturally soundsOwn the delivery of engineering's quarterly goals, ensuring consistent, high-impact delivery while effectively managing resourcesOwn team output, delivery, and success (productivity, timeliness, morale) through appropriately matching team members and work to properly balance interest, learning opportunities, capacity, and capabilityChampion high-quality software delivery through the establishment of robust tools, processes, & methodologies, and by providing hands-on technical leadership via individual development contributions and code reviewsCreate technical documentation and processes that support high velocity and knowledge transferManage a team of 2-4 engineers as a people leader, performing 1:1s, providing technical and professional feedback, creating professional development plans, and performing performance reviewsSkills8+ years of professional software engineering experience with a track record of personally building, shipping, and operating production systems at meaningful scaleStrong Python proficiency — FastAPI, async patterns, Docker orchestrationDistributed systems and API design experience including design & evolution of interfaces consumed by multiple independent teamsPractical RAG and information retrieval experience with vector databases, retrieval pipelines, embedding strategies, and aggregationDemonstration of technical leadership through the introduction of engineering quality practices to one or more teamsComfort with ambiguity and resource constraintsAsync-fluent with strong written communication and capacity to build high-trust working relationships across 6hr+ time zone spreadCross-functional collaboration & communication to facilitate and improve understanding/context sharing between engineers and non-engineering/non-technical stakeholdersLocated within ET +/- 1 to enable rapid team-oriented communication, learning, and feedback cycles as well as facilitate engagement with remainder of OpenMined engineering team, globallyVue 3 / TypeScript, Rust / Tauri, or cross-platform desktop app experience extremely beneficialNetworking/P2P application experience beneficialBenefitsUS Healthcare Benefits: We offer healthcare benefits for employees located in the United StatesMission-Driven Work: Be part of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, focused on social impact rather than profit, offering the chance to make a meaningful difference in the worldOpen Source Contribution: Make a real impact by contributing to an Open Source project that benefits a broad communityCollaborative Global Team: Join a dynamic, international team that values collaboration and diversityFlexible Work Hours: Enjoy the autonomy to structure your work hours around what best fits your life and productivityFully Remote Work: Work from anywhere in the world—no office or commute requiredResults-Driven Culture: Thrive in an environment that values efficiency and results over bureaucracyFlexible Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with flexible vacation days, alongside recognition of local national holidaysCompetitive Compensation: Receive competitive pay, with equity in salary across different regionsCompany OverviewOpenMined is a community focused on building open-source technology for the decentralized ownership of data and intelligence.
It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Oxford, Oxfordshire, GBR, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.openmined.org/.