Astral aims to enhance the Python ecosystem by creating next-generation developer tools that help developers ship software more efficiently.
The company is currently developing Ruff, a fast Python linter and formatter, and uv, a rapid Python package manager.
The early team consists of notable contributors from various successful projects and multiple CPython core developers, focusing on the intersection of Rust and Python.
The role involves working on uv, which has seen significant growth with millions of downloads and hundreds of millions of network requests to the Python Package Index daily.
Responsibilities include low-level optimization and high-level user experience design, with a focus on the future of the Python developer experience.
Open source maintenance is a key aspect of the job, including community engagement, reviewing pull requests, and debugging issues.
Requirements:
Candidates should have strong experience in Rust, Python, open source, or developer tools, though expertise in all areas is not mandatory.
The role is suitable for individuals who enjoy working on SAT solvers or are interested in improving the Python developer experience.
A collaborative mindset is essential, as the team operates in a highly distributed and remote environment.
Benefits:
Astral offers competitive salaries and equity, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare.
The company promotes a remote work culture, with team members located from UTC-7 to UTC+1, and organizes biannual in-person on-site meetings.
The work environment emphasizes collaboration while minimizing meetings, allowing more time for coding and development.
