Python Engineer

Location: Fully Remote (Global)
Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Compensation: Competitive, based on level (up to market standards for experienced Python developers)

Our client is a cutting-edge developer tools company focused on empowering technologists and investors to assess legal and regulatory risk in codebases while increasing productivity and reducing tech debt. Their AI Code Monitor provides real-time risk assessments, heat maps of GenAI usage, and industry benchmark insights. Trusted by seven of the nine largest global investors and managing codebases valued at over $1 trillion in assets, Sema is transforming how code and investment decisions intersect.

We’re seeking a Software Engineer with deep experience in Python, strong algorithmic and data structure foundations, and a passion for quality tooling. In this role, you will build tools that analyze and surface insights across massive, complex codebases—impacting investor workflows, developer productivity, and organizational security.

• Develop and optimize backend systems using Python, focusing on code analysis, pattern recognition, and scalable data pipelines

• Design and implement sophisticated algorithms and data structures to support risk assessment, compliance checks, and code insights

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, data science) to deliver data-driven features and dashboards

• Build clean, maintainable code with a keen eye on performance, reliability, and extensibility

• Participate in architectural discussions and mentor peers on best practices for code quality

• 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Python

• Demonstrated expertise in algorithms and data structures—you write efficient, scalable solutions

• Experience building products or tooling in developer-focused environments

• Clear, impactful communication skills and ability to collaborate across distributed teams

• Self-driven, technical problem solver who takes pride in production-ready code

• Significant impact: influence how top-tier investors evaluate software health

• Fully remote role—work from anywhere in the world

• Backed by top investors and operating at the intersection of AI, code, and finance

• Supportive, mission-driven team focused on technical excellence and thoughtful products

Ready to help shape the future of code visibility and risk intelligence? Send your resume, GitHub portfolio, or a brief note sharing your favorite algorithmic challenge you've tackled.