Description:

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 fast Python package manager, both of which are rapidly gaining popularity.
The team consists of experienced developers, including authors of notable tools like ripgrep, bat, hyperfine, and maturin, as well as contributors to Biome and Prefect, and several CPython core developers.
The role involves hiring generalist engineers to contribute to the future of Python, with tasks ranging from low-level Rust optimizations to high-level user experience design.
Candidates will engage in open source maintenance, which includes community interaction, reviewing pull requests, debugging issues, and fostering a culture of open development.
Strong candidates typically have experience in Rust, Python, open source, or developer tools, but expertise in all areas is not required.

Requirements:

Candidates should have experience with Rust, Python, open source, or developer tools, though deep expertise in all areas is not necessary.
A willingness to engage with the community and contribute to open source projects is essential.
Candidates should be comfortable with both low-level programming and high-level design tasks.
Strong communication skills are important for collaboration in a remote and distributed team environment.

Astral offers competitive salaries and equity options.
Comprehensive benefits are provided, including healthcare and additional perks.
The company supports a highly collaborative work environment, primarily through asynchronous communication tools like Discord, GitHub, and Notion, minimizing meetings.
Employees have the opportunity to participate in biannual week-long in-person on-site gatherings.