Senior Python Engineer, Core Software Infrastructure

This role is part of a project for a high tech company focused on core Python infrastructure. The work centers on a widely adopted Python build and dependency system that serves as a common foundation for large and complex codebases. This infrastructure is a critical dependency for many large scale systems, including modern AI tools and frameworks, which means changes have broad downstream impact and require a strong focus on correctness, compatibility, and long term evolution. The project focuses on extending and modernizing this core infrastructure to support new platforms, workflows, and environments.

Essential functions


Responsibilities

• Work on an established infrastructure codebase used to manage Python builds and dependencies at scale
• Modify and extend build logic to support new platforms, environments, and workflows
• Resolve dependency and integration issues in complex build pipelines
• Improve cross platform consistency of build and packaging workflows
• Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to validate changes and ensure compatibility

Qualifications


Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Python with experience working on non trivial or infrastructure level codebases
• Experience working with Docker or similar container technologies in build or CI environments
• Hands on experience with CI CD systems and automated build pipelines
• Experience working with build systems or dependency management tooling
• Comfortable working in Linux based development environments
• Ability to work with existing, mature systems and improve them incrementally
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar.

Would be a plus

• Exposure to large scale build systems such as Bazel
• Experience with hermetic or sandboxed build environments
• Experience supporting cross platform builds, including Windows
• Background in foundational tooling or infrastructure projects with wide downstream usage

We offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Benefits package - medical insurance, vision, dental, etc.
• Corporate social events
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-equipped office

About us


Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI , supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data , analytics , cloud & DevOps , application modernization and customer experience . Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.