Build Engineer and Conda Packaging at Quansight

Quansight is deeply rooted in the Python data science community. Our founders have played pivotal roles in the development and maintenance of essential projects like NumPy, SciPy, Jupyter, Dask, and Conda. We are dedicated to bridging the gap between corporations and open-source communities to foster sustainable solutions that benefit the entire ecosystem. We operate as a team of doers, learners, and collaborators, and we are currently seeking a Senior Build Engineer and Conda Packaging Specialist to join our fully remote, global team.

Key outcomes

• Contribute to the conda-forge and conda-store ecosystems, helping to maintain and improve these vital open-source tools.
• Utilize modern build, packaging, CI, and DevOps technologies to enhance performance and develop new features for projects serving millions of users.
• Engage with clients from both industry and academia to provide high-quality consulting and software development services.
• Collaborate with, mentor, and learn from a diverse group of team members and community contributors.
• Drive technical discussions regarding engineering practices and community processes while providing constructive feedback during code reviews.
• Maintain and expand documentation to ensure the sustainability and accessibility of the open-source projects we support.

Requirements

• Strong familiarity with compilers such as GCC, Clang, and MSVC, alongside build tools like Make, CMake, and Meson.
• Demonstrated fluency in Git and GitHub, with a background in contributing to open-source projects.
• Experience with open-source development workflows, including issue triaging and the management of pull requests.
• Proven ability to work effectively within an asynchronous, distributed team environment.
• Proficiency with Continuous Integration and Deployment tools, specifically GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience with packaging for conda or other package management systems.
• Expertise in C, C++, and Python, with the ability to navigate and understand large, complex codebases.
• Experience with shell scripting and containerization technologies such as Docker or Ansible.

Compensation

We provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our team members enjoy the flexibility of remote work, along with a generous amount of flexible paid time off, a comprehensive sick policy, and parental leave. For employees based in the United States, Canada, Germany, or the UK, we offer an additional, comprehensive benefits package.

How to apply

If you are passionate about open-source sustainability and eager to contribute to the Python ecosystem, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application to begin the process. Our team will review your background and reach out to discuss your experience and how your skills align with our mission at Quansight.