Senior Software Engineer, Agents

About the role

We're looking for an experienced engineer to help build the Agents framework. The Agents framework enables developers to build AI-driven server applications that can see, hear, and speak in real time. It's an open-source platform designed for building real-time, agentic applications. In this role, you'll help design and implement the core Python framework that developers rely on to build AI agents.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core components of the Agents Python framework
• Define APIs and abstractions that developers rely on
• Own features from design through implementation
• Identify simple and elegant solutions to complex design problems
• Propose and debate architectural decisions that shape the framework
• Ensure new features integrate cleanly with the broader ecosystem
• Collaborate with engineers across Python, Node, and Rust systems

Requirements

• Strong experience building production systems in Python
• Excellent API design instincts and strong engineering taste
• Able to independently drive projects from idea to completion
• Solid experience building SDKs, frameworks, or developer tools
• Able to clearly communicate technical ideas and architectural decisions

Qualifications

• Comfortable navigating complex systems and making design tradeoffs
• Obsess over crafting APIs and abstractions that are simple, durable, and practical
• Care deeply about developer experience and clean design
• Known as the person who can untangle hard architectural problems
• Move quickly from idea to design to implementation
• Form strong technical opinions and defend them thoughtfully
• Enjoy learning new systems, tools, and technologies

Skills

• Experience building LLM-based or agentic applications
• Familiarity with TypeScript / JavaScript ecosystems

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible vacation policy

Pay

Compensation Range: $200K - $300K

Schedule

N/A