Senior Python Engineer

DeweyLearn, Inc.

. Build and maintain production backend services and APIs in Python using FastAPI .

Posted 10/18/2026contractRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining production backend services and APIs using Python and FastAPI, with a strong focus on reliability and maintainability. Proficient in evaluating and debugging AI-generated code while collaborating effectively with stakeholders.

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Python ProgrammingFastAPI DevelopmentProduction API ExperienceMachine Learning/AI SystemsDocker Proficiency

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Hard Skills

PythonFastAPIPostgreSQLDockerVersion ControlCI/CDDebuggingRetrieval WorkflowsEmbedding-Based SearchNatural Language Processing

Soft Skills

CollaborationCritical EvaluationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Production EnvironmentInfrastructure as CodeEarly-Stage Startups

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain production backend services and APIs in Python using FastAPI
Implement retrieval workflows including RAG, embeddings, and vector search
Work closely with engineers and stakeholders to make sound technical trade-offs
Help keep systems clean, reliable, and easy to extend
Debug and assess AI-generated code critically
Explain technical trade-offs and collaborate with stakeholders and team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–8 years of professional software engineering experience
Proven software engineering fundamentals and ability to build reliable, maintainable systems
Experience working with ML/AI systems in a production environment
Native/fluent proficiency in English
Ability to work agentically with AI as a primary authoring tool
Ability to critically evaluate and debug AI-generated code
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now and in the future
Physically located in the United States while working
Eastern time zone strongly preferred, with at least six hours of daily overlap with 9:00–17:00 ET
Exceptional command of Python
Exceptional command of FastAPI and related topics
Production API experience backed by PostgreSQL
Good command of Docker in development and deployment
Exceptional understanding of version control, CI/CD, environments, and debugging
Familiarity with retrieval workflows (RAG) and embedding-based search
Experience in early-stage startups is a plus
Understanding of infrastructure as code is a plus
Experience with Natural Language Processing is a plus
Familiarity with at least one front-end framework is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible remote work arrangement
Collaborative, innovation-focused environment
Opportunity to shape the future of education
At-will employment