Senior Python Engineer

Type: Full-time Contractor
Location: LATAM
Work Mode: Remote

Overview

Were hiring a Senior Python Engineer to take ownership of the core product powering a next-generation tool for the post-production industry. Our platform automates the migration of complex editing projects between software like Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, eliminating hours of manual labor for creative professionals. As we prepare for our first design partners and early adopters, youll be instrumental in stabilizing and evolving the product built as a Python monolith and contributing to future architectural direction.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Python code within an 18-month mature monolithic codebase

• Address and resolve bugs and edge cases across the application

• Collaborate with founders on product direction, integrations, and roadmap

• Integrate APIs and SDKs from editing platforms such as Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve

• Ensure data consistency across platforms using structured formats (e.g., JSON, YAML, XML)

• Improve performance using multi-threading and optimization techniques

• Contribute to a growing codebase with well-documented, readable, and testable code

• Support the build-out of UI components (Python-based, desktop context)

Must-Haves

• 4+ years of professional experience with Python in production environments

• Comfortable working in a monolithic architecture

• Experience with workflow automation or process optimization

• Familiarity with structured data formats (JSON, YAML, XML)

• Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal)

• Ability to work independently and take full technical ownership

• Interest in or familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve

• Previous experience in startups or bootstrapped product environments

• Motivation to grow into a Founding Engineer role

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience integrating APIs or SDKs from third-party tools

• Knowledge of industry-specific interchange formats (EDL, XML, AAF)

• Experience with multi-threaded programming and application performance tuning

• Familiarity with media processing libraries such as OpenCV and PIL

• Exposure to full-stack development, especially for desktop applications

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines

• Personal or professional background in film, media, or audiovisual workflows

Environment

• Fully remote 

• MacOS workstation required

• Stable fiber internet connection expected

• Working directly with founders (CEO + Technical Co-founder)

• Opportunity to help scale a high-impact tool and shape the engineering culture