Software Engineer - Platform

About Oumi

Why we exist : Oumi is on a mission to make frontier AI truly open for all. We are founded on the belief that AI will have a transformative impact on humanity, and that developing it collectively, in the open, is the best path forward to ensure that it is done efficiently and safely.

What we do : Oumi provides an all-in-one platform to build state-of-the-art AI models, end to end, from data preparation to production deployment, empowering innovators to build cutting-edge models at any scale. Oumi also develops open foundation models in collaboration with academic collaborators and the open community.

Our Approach : Oumi is fundamentally an open-source first company, with open-collaboration across the community as a core principle. Our work is :

• Research-driven : We conduct and publish original research in AI, collaborating with our community of academic research labs and collaborators
• Community-powered : We believe in the power of open-collaboration and welcome contributions from researchers and developers worldwide

Role Overview

We're seeking an experienced Platform Engineer who thrives in 0-to-1 environments to join Oumi's engineering team. You'll architect, build, and maintain the core platform services that power our products, working across the full technology stack with a focus on backend systems and infrastructure.

What you'll do :

Platform Architecture : Design and implement scalable, maintainable platform architecture from the ground up, making strategic technical decisions that will shape our technology foundation

Backend Development : Build robust, high-performance backend services and APIs using Python, with optional Rust for performance-critical components

Infrastructure as Code : Implement infrastructure automation using modern DevOps practices and tools

Technical Leadership : Provide technical guidance on best practices, architecture decisions, and coding standards

0-to-1 Development : Convert product requirements into fully functioning systems, taking ownership of features from concept to production

What you'll bring :

Experience : Proven experience in software development, with a strong understanding of programming languages such as Python, Rust or Javascript.

0-to-1 Track Record : Demonstrated success building systems from scratch in fast-paced environments

Technical Expertise :

Strong proficiency in Python for backend development

Knowledge of Rust or willingness to learn for performance-critical components

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)

Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)

System Design : Ability to design clean APIs, scalable architectures, and efficient data models

DevOps Mindset : Experience with CI / CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability tools

Communication : Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Open Source : Familiarity with open-source projects and a passion for contributing to the open-source community.

Values : Share Oumi's values : Beneficial for all, Customer-obsessed, Radical Ownership, Exceptional Teammates, Science-grounded.

The Details :

Benefits :

Equity in a high-growth startup

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance

21 days PTO

Regular team offsites and events

Location :

Hybrid work environment, with offices in :

Seattle, WA

Palo Alto, CA

New York, NY