Software Engineer - Python (Advanced)

Alignerr is seeking an experienced Python Software Engineer to tackle advanced engineering and data challenges. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing Python code for production systems, as well as analyzing structured datasets and improving existing codebases.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and optimize advanced Python code for production-level systems
• Analyze and manipulate structured datasets to support engineering and modeling workflows
• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and validate data
• Review, debug, and improve existing codebases for performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Translate ambiguous or high-level requirements into concrete technical solutions
• Apply consulting-style problem solving to evaluate tradeoffs and recommend best-fit approaches
• Document assumptions, decisions, and implementation details clearly and precisely

Requirements:

• 4+ years of professional Software Engineering experience
• Advanced proficiency in Python (clean architecture, performance considerations, debugging)
• Strong data analysis experience working with real-world datasets
• Solid SQL skills, including complex queries and data validation
• Prior consulting or client-facing experience, with the ability to reason through open-ended problems
• Experience working with large or messy datasets
• Familiarity with backend systems, APIs, or data pipelines
• Comfort evaluating AI-generated code or analytical outputs
• Strong written communication and attention to detail