Senior Engineer - Python​/C​/C++ Packaging; Client Facing

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Employment Type: Full‑Time
Level: Senior Engineer I
Location: Hybrid — Dallas, TX (Las Colinas / Irving)
Onsite Requirement: Required onsite at client 3 days/week (Las Colinas, Irving, TX)
Salary Range: $145,000–$200,000 USD depending on experience
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Portfolio Requirement: Git Hub/portfolio of relevant work required

Open Teams is hiring a Senior Engineer, Python/C/C++ Packaging to join our team of open‑source engineers and consulting professionals. This role will support a key client engagement and requires strong technical packaging expertise combined with the ability to work directly with stakeholders in a client‑facing environment.

A core part of this position will involve building and packaging complex projects that include Python + compiled components (C/C++), supporting both PyPI and Conda‑based ecosystems, and ensuring cross‑platform reliability—especially on Windows.

This is a hybrid role based in Dallas, TX (Las Colinas / Irving), requiring onsite work at the client location three days per week
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As a Senior Engineer, Python/C/C++ Packaging at Open Teams, you will:

• Work on open‑source and client consulting projects focused on packaging and build systems
• Build and package complex Python projects with compiled dependencies (C/C++, and potentially other languages depending on project needs)
• Support packaging workflows across PyPI and Conda ecosystems
• Troubleshoot and improve build reliability across operating systems, with a strong focus on Windows
• Work directly with client stakeholders onsite, translating needs into technical requirements and solutions
• Maintain and extend documentation for packaging workflows and build processes
• Collaborate with engineers, learn from peers, and contribute to a culture of high‑quality delivery
• Drive constructive conversations around tooling, engineering practices, and process improvements
• Review code and provide thoughtful feedback during code reviews

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Experience packaging for PyPI, Conda, or another ecosystem
• Experience working with Windows OS in development/build environments
• Familiarity with compiled build systems and tooling (examples include C/C++, compilers, linkers, Make/CMake/Meson/setup tools, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client‑facing experience
• Ability to work onsite at the client location in Las Colinas / Irving, TX 3 days per week
• Git Hub/portfolio demonstrating relevant work (packaging, build tooling, OSS contributions, etc.)

• Contributions to conda‑forge
• Familiarity with Conda
• Familiarity with Pixi
• Experience with CI/CD workflows for packaging/build/test automation
• Experience supporting scientific computing, ML/AI, or performance‑oriented software

• 401(k) Match – Up to 5% with full vesting after 2 years
• Unlimited PTO – With a required minimum of 15 days off annually
• Fully Remote Setup – Includes up to $3,000 equipment reimbursement
• Continuous Education – Includes up to $500 reimbursement
• Disability & Life Insurance – 100% employer‑paid
• HSA & FSA Options – With monthly HSA contributions from Open Teams

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