Software Developer

  •  Reference Number: 397535
  •  Posted: 05/14/2026
  •  Job Type: Contract

We are seeking a strong Backend / Platform Engineer to join a fast-paced engineering team focused on platform reliability, automation, and release engineering. This role is ideal for someone with a strong software engineering background who enjoys debugging complex systems, improving deployment workflows, and working closely with containerized environments and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain backend/platform solutions using Python
  • Manage Docker-based packaging and containerized deployment workflows
  • Support GitHub workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and OSS release cycles
  • Debug and troubleshoot model training workloads and system-level issues
  • Improve automation, reliability, and operational efficiency across engineering processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support releases and platform stability
  • Drive continuous improvements in tooling, testing, and deployment processes

Required Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with Python
  • Experience with Docker and container-based environments
  • Proficiency with GitHub workflows and CI/CD processes
  • Exposure to OSS/Open Source release management
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
  • Background in software engineering with testing experience
  • Understanding of system reliability and automation best practices

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting model training or ML workloads
  • Familiarity with release engineering processes
  • Experience working in high-ownership, fast-moving environments
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Work Arrangement

  • Hybrid role based in San Jose, CA
  • Competitive rate: $75/hr

If interested, please share your updated resume along with your availability for a quick discussion.

San Jose, CA

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