Senior Python Developer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Python Developer (AI): Designing, developing, and maintaining the Python SDK and HTTP APIs for a large-scale open-source data annotation platform with an accent on developer experience and library design. Focus on building high-level abstractions, ensuring API consistency, and creating technical documentation and tutorials to support the global computer vision community.

Location: Remote Worldwide or Cyprus

Company

hirify.global is the leading open-source data annotation platform used by over 250,000 teams and researchers worldwide.

What you will do

• Maintain and evolve the server HTTP API while ensuring stability and versioning.
• Develop and extend the Python SDK, including command-line tools and package management.
• Create high-level SDK abstractions to simplify common user workflows like task creation and quality assurance.
• Write comprehensive developer documentation, tutorials, and integration examples.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines for SDK releases and automated testing.
• Engage with the open-source community by triaging issues and reviewing pull requests.

Requirements

• Proven experience in developing Python SDKs or libraries with public exposure.
• Strong proficiency in HTTP APIs, OpenAPI/Swagger, and authentication flows.
• Deep understanding of Python packaging systems, tooling, and environment management.
• Experience in writing developer-focused documentation and tutorials.
• English proficiency (B2 minimum) for technical communication.
• Strong experience with Git/GitHub workflows and cross-platform compatibility (Linux, macOS, Windows).

Nice to have

• Experience with JavaScript SDKs.
• Contributions to open-source SDK projects.
• Familiarity with computer vision or machine learning developer tools like DVC or FiftyOne.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as pytest.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work schedule with the freedom to work from anywhere.
• Opportunities for professional career development.
• Healthy work-life balance with generous vacation and sick leave policies.
• Medical insurance and other employee benefits.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact open-source projects.