Staff Engineer

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. Own parts of the core backend infrastructure, a complex real-time distributed system written in Python and Rust .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • PolandLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Python development and leadership, with a strong focus on managing complex backend infrastructure and ensuring high reliability in production systems. Proficient in driving large-scale projects from concept to delivery while adhering to SOC 2 compliance standards.

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Python DevelopmentLeadership ExperienceKubernetesCloud-Based Distributed SystemsNetworking Protocols

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Hard Skills

Python AsyncioSoftware DesignPython ProfilingGRPC TroubleshootingObservability StacksReal-Time SystemsAudio ProgrammingStrongly Typed LanguagesSOC 2 ComplianceCloud Infrastructure

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesHelmCloud PlatformsOpen-Source Contributions

Certifications & Qualifications

BSc in Software Development

Industry Keywords

Distributed SystemsReal-Time SystemsNetworking ProtocolsWebRTCSTUN/TURNSIPRTPHLSRTMP

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGRPCJavaKubernetesPythonRustSwiftC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own parts of the core backend infrastructure, a complex real-time distributed system written in Python and Rust
Own large, complex initiatives end-to-end, including projects with incomplete or evolving requirements, with minimal guidance
Reduce the incident rate
Solve stability issues and highly complex production issues
Own technical responsibilities related to the SOC 2 process, including managing the person responsible for day-to-day execution
Continuously improve development velocity while maintaining a very high reliability standard

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previously a Staff or Principal Engineer at a startup company
10+ years of experience in Python development
Previous leadership experience, including leading teams and driving large, ambiguously defined projects from concept through delivery
Strong Python Asyncio experience
Strong software design skills
Excellent communicator in writing and orally
Deep understanding of Networking Protocols and Operating Systems
Deep knowledge of Python Profiling
Experience delivering and troubleshooting a production-grade cloud-based distributed system
Kubernetes and Helm experience
Experience with different observability stacks
Strong LLM prompting skills, while also being able to work without them
Experience with gRPC and its troubleshooting
BSc in Software Development or equivalent industry experience
Bonus: previous experience owning technical responsibilities related to SOC 2 compliance
Bonus: understanding of WebRTC, STUN/TURN, SIP, RTP, HLS, or RTMP
Bonus: experience with a strongly typed language such as Rust, C++, Go, Swift, or Java
Bonus: experience building and troubleshooting a real-time low-level system
Bonus: audio programming experience
Bonus: contributor or maintainer of an open-source package