Software Engineer
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 Software Engineer, youll help 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. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to take on broader ownership, learn from senior teammates, and grow into a technical leadership path as we scale.
What Youll Do
Design, build, and ship features across the OpenHands stack
Collaborate with product, design, and other engineers to deliver user-focused solutions
Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to engineering best practices
Debug and resolve issues across services, containers, and cloud environments
Participate in design discussions and code reviews to improve quality and consistency
Help scale our systems and improve reliability, performance, and developer experience
Contribute to the open-source community through documentation, issues, and pull requests
What You Bring
36 years of professional software engineering experience
Solid backend experience with Python, PostgreSQL, and distributed systems
Proficiency in React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and modern frontend development
Familiarity with containerization and cloud infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes, GCP or AWS)
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and developer tooling
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Collaborative mindset with clear, proactive communication
Interest in AI/LLM-powered developer tools and open-source software
Why Join OpenHands
Competitive compensation: $140K$185K base salary plus equity and bonus
Remote-first with flexible hours (core hours 124pm ET / 48pm UTC)
Fully covered U.S. health, vision, and dental insurance; unmetered PTO
Collaborate with exceptional engineers, product builders, and AI researchers
Contribute to open source used by developers around the world
Clear growth paths toward Senior Software Engineer and beyond
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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Software Engineer
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 Software Engineer, youll help 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. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to take on broader ownership, learn from senior teammates, and grow into a technical leadership path as we scale.
What Youll Do
Design, build, and ship features across the OpenHands stack
Collaborate with product, design, and other engineers to deliver user-focused solutions
Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to engineering best practices
Debug and resolve issues across services, containers, and cloud environments
Participate in design discussions and code reviews to improve quality and consistency
Help scale our systems and improve reliability, performance, and developer experience
Contribute to the open-source community through documentation, issues, and pull requests
What You Bring
36 years of professional software engineering experience
Solid backend experience with Python, PostgreSQL, and distributed systems
Proficiency in React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and modern frontend development
Familiarity with containerization and cloud infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes, GCP or AWS)
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and developer tooling
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Collaborative mindset with clear, proactive communication
Interest in AI/LLM-powered developer tools and open-source software
Why Join OpenHands
Competitive compensation: $140K$185K base salary plus equity and bonus
Remote-first with flexible hours (core hours 124pm ET / 48pm UTC)
Fully covered U.S. health, vision, and dental insurance; unmetered PTO
Collaborate with exceptional engineers, product builders, and AI researchers
Contribute to open source used by developers around the world
Clear growth paths toward Senior Software Engineer and beyond
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.