Sr. Software Engineer

About Anaconda

Be at the center of AI

With more than 45 million users, Anaconda is the most popular operating system for AI providing access to the foundational open-source Python packages used in modern AI, data science, and machine learning through a seamless platform. We pioneered the use of Python for data science, championed its vibrant community, and continue to steward open-source projects that make tomorrow’s innovations possible. Our enterprise-grade solutions enable corporate, research, and academic institutions around the world to harness the power of open source for competitive advantage, groundbreaking research, and a better world. To learn more visit https://www.anaconda.com.

Here is why people love most about working here: We’re not just a company, we’re part of a movement. Our dedicated employees and user community are democratizing data science and creating and promoting open-source technologies for a better world, and our commercial offerings make it possible for enterprise users to leverage the most innovative output from open source in a secure, governed way.

Summary

Anaconda is seeking a talented Sr. Software Engineer to join our rapidly-growing company. This is an excellent opportunity for you to leverage your experience and skills and apply it to the world of data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. 

What You’ll Do:

• Design solutions for complex problems that are simple, scalable, and easily understood across teams.
• Mentor team members to ensure continuous growth and improvement within the team and department.
• Develop and implement processes to improve product quality, security, performance, and team efficiency.
• Collaborate and work cross-functionally with product and engineering teams to implement instrumentation solutions that align with team standards and best practices across various products.
• Continuously enhance productivity by deepening your knowledge of infrastructure, tooling, and testing best practices.
• Maintain a strong understanding of business and company goals to ensure alignment in deliverables.
• Lead and actively participate in meetings, planning sessions, and other team discussions.
• Create and maintain unit and integration tests as well as detailed software documentation.
• Identify and address process inefficiencies, ensuring cross-team collaboration and smooth operations.
• Write clear and detailed pull requests that explain design choices, while encouraging a culture of thoughtful code reviews.
• Take ownership of key deliverables within the department and support team responsibilities as needed.
• Seek and act on feedback to improve workflows, delegate effectively, and drive continuous improvement.
• Share knowledge and insights by leading or participating in lunch-and-learn sessions and team events.

What You Need:

• Demonstrable expertise in:
• • Designing and implementing scalable instrumentation/data collection frameworks & solutions
  • Designing and implementing robust logging systems
  • Capturing detailed metrics/signals while maintaining data privacy standards. 
• Experience with user journey tracking, hardware telemetry collection, and environment monitoring is essential.
• Expertise working cross-functionally with multiple product and engineering teams.
• Expertise in one or more programming languages, frameworks, or specialized systems, with the ability to articulate their strengths and trade-offs.
• Hands-on experience designing for deployment and participating actively in deployment processes.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to balance scope and deadlines effectively.
• Deep understanding of software development workflows and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills to convey risks, updates, and feedback clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to constructively resolve conflicts and navigate trade-offs effectively.
• Team attitude: “I am not done until WE are done”
• Embody our core values:  
• • Great People
  • Great Product
  • Great Performance
• Care deeply about fostering an environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences can flourish 
  

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Expertise in building highly scalable data collection systems and integrating those with multiple products.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative development environment.
• A passion for mentorship and fostering a knowledge-sharing culture within a team.
• A track record of successfully leading or contributing to cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience working in an open-source, AI, or data science-oriented company

Why You’ll Like Working Here:

• Unique opportunity to translate strong open-source adoption and user enthusiasm into commercial product growth
• Dynamic company that rewards high-performers
• On the cutting edge of enterprise application of data science, machine learning, and AI
• Collaborative team environment that values multiple perspectives and clear thinking
• Employees-first culture
• Flexible working hours
• Medical*, Dental*, Vision*, HSA*, Life* and 401K*
• Paid parental leave - both parents
• Monthly productivity stipend 
• Open vacation policy* 
• Quarterly Snake days (company-wide bonus day off)
• 100% remote 

*FTE employees based on your region 

The US base salary range for this role is  $148,750-$221,500 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed in each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations.

Within the range, individual compensation is determined by various factors, including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will provide more specific details on the salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Application deadline: There is no deadline; we accept applications on an ongoing basis.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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