LiveKit

Senior Software Engineer, Agents – Python

LiveKit

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $250,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

JavaScriptNode.jsPythonRustTypeScript

About the role

  • Design and implement core components of the Agents Python framework
  • Define APIs and abstractions that developers rely on
  • Own features from design through implementation
  • Identify simple and elegant solutions to complex design problems
  • Propose and debate architectural decisions that shape the framework
  • Ensure new features integrate cleanly with the broader ecosystem
  • Collaborate with engineers across Python, Node, and Rust systems

Requirements

  • Strong experience building production systems in Python
  • Excellent API design instincts and strong engineering taste
  • Able to independently drive projects from idea to completion
  • Solid experience building SDKs, frameworks, or developer tools
  • Comfortable navigating complex systems and making design tradeoffs
  • Able to clearly communicate technical ideas and architectural decisions
  • Nice to have: Open-source contributions or libraries you maintain
  • Nice to have: Experience building LLM-based or agentic applications
  • Nice to have: Familiarity with TypeScript / JavaScript ecosystems
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and equity package
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Flexible vacation policy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonAPI designSDKsframeworksdeveloper toolsLLM-based applicationsagentic applicationsTypeScriptJavaScript
Soft Skills
project managementcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationdesign tradeoffs