Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer
Who We Are
We are OpenHands, an open-source AI platform that empowers engineering teams to accelerate development, automate workflows, and integrate intelligent coding assistance into real-world software delivery.
As a Senior Software Engineer, youll help design, build, and scale both our open-source project and commercial platform. Youll work across the stack to make AI-assisted development faster, more reliable, and more delightful for developers. As part of a growing engineering team, youll have real ownership over architecture, product direction, and key technical decisions while collaborating with a small, high-impact group.
What Youll Do
Design, build, and ship features across the OpenHands stack
Collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineers to deliver high-quality, user-focused solutions
Own projects end-to-end, from architecture and implementation to testing and deployment
Debug complex issues across systems and deliver sustainable fixes
Help define technical direction, standards, and best practices as we scale
Mentor and support other engineers to foster a collaborative, learning-oriented culture
What You Bring
6+ years of professional software engineering experience
Deep backend experience with Python, PostgreSQL, and distributed systems
Proficiency in React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and modern frontend development
Experience with containerization and cloud infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes, GCP or AWS)
Track record of shipping production-grade systems for SaaS products
Ability to operate independently, make sound architectural decisions, and deliver in fast-moving environments
Product-first mindset with a focus on delivering business and user value
Interest in AI/LLM-powered developer tools and open-source software (bonus if youve contributed to OSS)
Experience mentoring teammates or leading technical projects
Why Join OpenHands
Competitive compensation: $175K$225K base salary plus equity and bonus
High-impact role with early ownership of architecture, product, and culture
Remote-first with flexible hours (core hours 124pm ET / 48pm UTC)
Fully covered U.S. health, vision, and dental insurance; unmetered PTO
Work with world-class engineers, product builders, and AI researchers
Contribute to open source used by developers around the world
A culture built on kindness, candor, autonomy, and learning
We Welcome All Applicants
Were committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. If youre passionate about building great developer tools and excited about the future of AI-powered software development, wed love to hear from you.
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Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer
Who We Are
We are OpenHands, an open-source AI platform that empowers engineering teams to accelerate development, automate workflows, and integrate intelligent coding assistance into real-world software delivery.
As a Senior Software Engineer, youll help design, build, and scale both our open-source project and commercial platform. Youll work across the stack to make AI-assisted development faster, more reliable, and more delightful for developers. As part of a growing engineering team, youll have real ownership over architecture, product direction, and key technical decisions while collaborating with a small, high-impact group.
What Youll Do
Design, build, and ship features across the OpenHands stack
Collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineers to deliver high-quality, user-focused solutions
Own projects end-to-end, from architecture and implementation to testing and deployment
Debug complex issues across systems and deliver sustainable fixes
Help define technical direction, standards, and best practices as we scale
Mentor and support other engineers to foster a collaborative, learning-oriented culture
What You Bring
6+ years of professional software engineering experience
Deep backend experience with Python, PostgreSQL, and distributed systems
Proficiency in React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and modern frontend development
Experience with containerization and cloud infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes, GCP or AWS)
Track record of shipping production-grade systems for SaaS products
Ability to operate independently, make sound architectural decisions, and deliver in fast-moving environments
Product-first mindset with a focus on delivering business and user value
Interest in AI/LLM-powered developer tools and open-source software (bonus if youve contributed to OSS)
Experience mentoring teammates or leading technical projects
Why Join OpenHands
Competitive compensation: $175K$225K base salary plus equity and bonus
High-impact role with early ownership of architecture, product, and culture
Remote-first with flexible hours (core hours 124pm ET / 48pm UTC)
Fully covered U.S. health, vision, and dental insurance; unmetered PTO
Work with world-class engineers, product builders, and AI researchers
Contribute to open source used by developers around the world
A culture built on kindness, candor, autonomy, and learning
We Welcome All Applicants
Were committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. If youre passionate about building great developer tools and excited about the future of AI-powered software development, wed love to hear from you.