Software Engineer, Package Management

Astral is seeking a Software Engineer to work on uv, their extremely fast Python package and project manager written in Rust. This role is perfect for developers passionate about building next-generation developer tools and improving the Python ecosystem. The position involves both low-level optimization work in Rust and high-level user experience design. As part of Astral's mission to make the Python ecosystem more productive, you'll be working on one of the fastest-growing developer tools that currently handles hundreds of millions of network requests per day to PyPI.

The role combines technical excellence with open source community engagement. You'll be joining a distributed team that includes notable open source contributors, including authors of tools like ripgrep, bat, hyperfine, and maturin, as well as core contributors to Biome and Prefect. The team works asynchronously across multiple time zones, emphasizing high trust and collaborative development.

The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a unique work culture that values shipping excellent software while maintaining work-life balance. The hiring process is entirely remote and focuses on practical skills assessment through take-home projects and collaborative work sessions rather than traditional live coding interviews.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who want to make a significant impact on the Python development ecosystem while working with cutting-edge technologies. Whether you're experienced in Rust, Python, or both, if you're passionate about developer tools and open source, this role offers a chance to work on meaningful projects that affect millions of developers worldwide.