Senior Engineer – Python Packaging

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Engineer/Senior Engineer developing Python packaging solutions for client engagements. Collaborating with stakeholders and contributing to open source Python community.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Open SourcePython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on open-source and client consulting projects focused on packaging and build systems
Build and package complex Python projects with compiled dependencies (C/C++, and potentially other languages depending on project needs)
Support packaging workflows targeting Conda ecosystems
Troubleshoot and improve build reliability across operating systems, with a strong focus on Windows
Troubleshoot and improve python packaging tooling within enterprise settings
Work directly with client stakeholders onsite, translating needs into technical requirements and solutions
Maintain and extend documentation for packaging workflows and build processes
Collaborate with open source community, openteams engineers, learn from peers, and contribute to a culture of high-quality delivery
Drive constructive conversations around tooling, engineering practices, and process improvements
Review code and provide thoughtful feedback during code reviews
Communicate openly with upstream sources to report issues and contribute fixes

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong Python engineering experience, including Python packaging
Experience packaging for PyPI, Conda, or another ecosystem
Experience working with Windows OS in development/build environments
Familiarity with compiled build systems and tooling (examples include C/C++, compilers, linkers, Make/CMake/Meson/setuptools, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing experience
Ability to work onsite at the client location in Las Colinas / Irving, TX 3 days per week
GitHub/portfolio demonstrating relevant work (packaging, build tooling, OSS contributions, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision – 100% paid for employees, 75% for dependents
401(k) Match – Up to 5% with full vesting after 2 years
Unlimited PTO – With a required minimum of 15 days off annually
Fully Remote Setup – Includes up to $3,000 equipment reimbursement
Disability & Life Insurance – 100% employer-paid
HSA & FSA Options – With monthly HSA contributions from OpenTeams

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonpackagingCC++CondaPyPIMakeCMakeMesonsetuptools

Soft Skills

communicationclient-facingcollaborationtroubleshootingfeedbackdocumentationprocess improvementengineering practicesconstructive conversationstranslating needs