CPython Developer in Residence

Python Software Foundation•Beaverton, OR

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Python Steering Council and Python Software Foundation (PSF) are hiring a full-time, remote Developer-in-Residence to support CPython, Python’s reference implementation, and the volunteers who develop and maintain it. The role is largely self-directing and involves ongoing coordination with PSF staff, the Steering Council, and the other Developers-in-Residence. The initial term is one year, with a possibility of extension depending on renewed funding availability. The position helps maintain and improve CPython’s code base, libraries, test suite, pull request and issue queues, continuous integration infrastructure, and buildbot fleet. It coordinates the Developers-in-Residence team and larger volunteer efforts, administers and moderates Core Team communication channels, and supports the Python Security Response Team and Release Managers. The role also contributes bug fixes and features, supports and mentors contributors, advocates for CPython to potential sponsors, represents the project at events, and publishes regular progress updates. The position reports to the PSF Executive Director and collaborates with the Steering Council. Regular collaboration and some recurring availability in US time zones, including US Eastern time, are required. The role is open to applicants inside and outside the United States. Applicants outside the US will be considered under a contractor arrangement, subject to legal and regulatory eligibility. Compensation is $70,000–$170,000 for US employees, or a comparable contractor rate for international candidates, based on qualifications, experience, and location. US employees are eligible for healthcare and other benefits; contractor engagements do not include benefits. Applications are open until November 19, 2026.

Requirements

Strong project management skills.
Well-organized and detail-oriented.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience contributing to the CPython project.
Experience working with a mix of stakeholders, including volunteers, staff, and sponsors.
Ability to balance demands and priorities and work independently in a fully remote environment.
Regular collaboration with US time zones is required.
Some recurring availability within the US Eastern time zone is necessary for check-ins and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a maintainer of open-source software projects.
Experience mentoring and supporting new contributors.
Experience managing or leading a team of developers.
Existing CPython Core Team members are strongly preferred.
Willingness to travel to PyCon US or other international events is a plus.

Responsibilities

Help maintain, improve, and stabilize the CPython code base, libraries, test suite, pull request queue, and issues queue.
Help maintain and improve the project's continuous integration infrastructure and buildbot fleet.
Coordinate and manage the team of Developers-in-Residence.
Manage larger project efforts requiring coordination among volunteers, such as the GitHub Issues migration.
Administer and moderate Core Team communication channels, including discuss.python.org, Discord, and the GitHub organization.
Support the Python Security Response Team and Release Managers in their duties.
Support the Core Team and other volunteers contributing to CPython.
Author bug fixes and features in CPython and related projects.
Attend Steering Council meetings regularly and communicate regularly with PSF staff.
Advocate for CPython and its developers to potential sponsors.
Represent the CPython project at regional Python conferences and events.
Support mentorship and outreach to broaden the CPython Core Team.
Provide transparency through a public record agreed upon with the Steering Council and PSF staff.
Publish regular progress updates as blog posts on the PSF blog.
Oversee the long-term health of the project and support its volunteers.
Investigate project priorities and future tasks, and work on those priorities.
Communicate with sponsors and the community.
Work with PSF staff to secure funding for Developer-in-Residence roles.
Manage the Deputy and Supporting Developers-in-Residence roles.