Python Backend Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Python Backend Engineer to join our Simulation V&V team. The role focuses on strengthening and optimizing our metrics workflows built on ZRun (powered by Python's Ray library). You will play a key part in enabling scalable, reliable pipelines that support Sim Leap, Sim Weather, and Agent Validation initiatives.

Role Overview

As a Python Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities

Investigating and resolving reliability issues in Ray‑based metrics pipelines, including:

Memory back‑pressure

Resource scaling limitations

Hardening and optimizing existing workflows built on ZRun

Building configuration tooling to enable faster, more efficient developer workflows for the SimVnV team

Implementing CI/CD integrations to ensure pipeline consistency and prevent regressions

(Bonus / Stretch Goal) Building basic web‑based dashboards for visualizing and interpreting metrics results

Skills & Experience Needed

5–7 years of experience in Python backend development

Strong understanding of distributed computing frameworks (Ray preferred)

Experience with metrics processing, workflow orchestration, or pipeline optimization

Good knowledge of CI/CD systems and automation

Familiarity with performance debugging, memory management, and scalability tuning

Bonus:

Experience with simple dashboard development (Flask, FastAPI, Streamlit, or similar)