Senior Python Developer

IRIS.AI is an ML driven software that helps scientists all over the world throughout their work. We are building a fully fledged Science Assistant Machine that can read and understand scientific text and give you the full picture of the current state-of-the-art in a human understandable way. We also provide a suite of API services for AI developers, including our RAG-as-a-Service offering.

Our developers throughout their work are utilizing the fruits of our own machine learning research, combining it together with cutting-edge open source frameworks provided by top companies such as Amazon, Google, Facebook and Nvidia and deploying the results on the AWS infrastructure to further develop our distributed cloud-based ML software system.

The Senior Python Developer at Iris.ai is a position that requires technical knowledge and expertise with Python, Django as web framework, design patterns and software architecture skills. As a key team member you should focus on driving innovation, and whenever possible facilitating and researching improvements and providing suggestions for future company developments.

Technologies used in the job include:

• Python / Django / Flask
• Docker / Kubernetes
• Amazon AWS / Git
• Non-relational database (CouchBase)
• Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery
• Service oriented Architecture / Microservices

Key responsibilities:

• Software development – specification, planning, implementation
• Drive innovation, test and adopt new technologies to enhance development productivity
• Inspire outsiders – investors, customers, potential employees
• Work in an agile process in a distributed team with limited connectivity
• Research, design and implement/integrate software systems
• Participation in the full process until product delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Be responsible for your own personal development in the field, as we provide the opportunities for it

Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar
• At least 5 years of experience in the Software development field.
• At least 3 years of experience with Python language.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in the field of web development – application servers, web services, rest services, JSON, databases, cloud platforms.
• Ability to teach and transfer knowledge to others.
• Ability to work in a distributed team environment.
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English.

Any of these is an advantage:

• Master’s in the field of Computer Science or similar
• Experience with AI/ML technologies
• Some experience tutoring/teaching/leading other people
• Some experience with fundamental academic research
• Participation in research projects (academic or industrial)
• Participation in academic conferences
• Experience with building web projects or other software projects from scratch

LIFE AT IRIS OFFERS:

Job Value:

• A job with immense value – global mission, changing the course of Science
• A futuristic mix of AI , Engineering and Science
• An international team of Aces – highly intelligent and versatile engineers + experienced entrepreneurs

Compensation Package & Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Annual Salary Review
• Share incentivization plan

Work-Life Balance:

• 30 days annual paid vacation + bonus days. Yes, for real!
• Flexible work hours
• Flexible work location – You choose where to work from
• Hybrid model or 100% remote work – You want it? – You have it!
• Regular Team building activities and travels
• Seasonal Working Get Togethers (summer / winter)
• Personal equipment reimbursement program
• Charity and volunteer activities
• Employee Recognition program
• Free MultiSport card
• Cool Sofia office in a central location
• Private Health Insurance – premium package
• Bi-annual health checks

Professional Development:

• Career Enhancement plan
• Knowledge transfer
• New Technologies Introduction & Learning opportunities
• Mentorship opportunities
• Workshops, Conferences, Hackatons, Tech Deep Dives (internal & external)
• Freedom to bring innovation and your ideas to life

So, are you ready to fight Science’s biggest challenges with technology?

Join us!