Open Source Engineer - Python at Braintrust

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess deep expertise in Python and proficiency with SDK building tools such as testing frameworks, profilers, CI/CD pipelines, and packaging systems. Experience maintaining or contributing to production-grade open-source libraries is expected, with bonus points for contributions to popular open-source projects, leading SDK adoption, familiarity with tracing and observability tools like OpenTelemetry, or work in the LLM/AI ecosystem.

Responsibilities

The Open Source Engineer will build elegant, idiomatic, and resilient SDKs for Braintrust's LLM evaluation and AI observability platform, prioritizing developer experience and performance. Responsibilities include integrating with major AI providers and frameworks, building tools for testing and release automation, collaborating with internal teams, and acting as a community ambassador by engaging with users and addressing their issues.

Skills

Python
Open Source
SDK Development
API Design
Developer Experience
LLM Evaluation
AI Observability
Testing
Profiling
Community Support

Braintrust

Talent marketplace connecting tech professionals with businesses

About Braintrust

Braintrust connects highly skilled tech professionals with businesses looking for their expertise in a talent marketplace. The platform charges a low 15% fee, significantly less than traditional staffing agencies, allowing companies to maximize their budgets. Using advanced technology, Braintrust matches businesses with the top five candidates for their projects within 48 hours, streamlining the hiring process. The goal is to create a transparent and efficient platform that benefits both businesses and tech professionals.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$125.5MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Competitive salary and equity
Phone/Internet Stipend

Risks

Increased competition from blockchain-based platforms could erode Braintrust's market share.
Cryptocurrency market volatility may impact the value of BTRST tokens and user satisfaction.
Regulatory scrutiny on blockchain transactions could pose compliance challenges for Braintrust.

Differentiation

Braintrust offers a blockchain-powered freelancer marketplace, reducing costs by eliminating middlemen.
The platform charges a flat 10% project fee, allowing talent to keep 100% revenue.
Braintrust's AI matches businesses with top professionals within 48 hours, streamlining hiring.

Upsides

AI-driven recruitment tools like AIR align with growing trends in hiring technology.
Crypto payment integration enhances Braintrust's appeal in the freelance marketplace.
Partnership with Behance expands Braintrust's reach in the creative community.

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