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Full-Time

Director of Engineering

Posted on 6/20/2024

OpenTeams

OpenTeams

11-50 employees

Open source support and consulting services

Consulting
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$130k - $150kAnnually

+ Stock Options

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
React.js
Postgres
TypeScript
Vercel
Elasticsearch
Next.js
FastAPI
REST APIs
Django
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in software development
  • Deep experience with and understanding of HTTP and RESTful architecture and design principles
  • Deep experience with client-side technologies for web and mobile applications
  • Previous management and leadership experience developing and maintaining applications
  • Prior experience with Python, Django REST Framework, FastAPI, Next.js, Typescript, React, Vercel, Postgres, ElasticSearch, GCP
  • Understanding of AI/ML and emerging technologies
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for leading the engineering team including hiring and contracting
  • Responsible for development, execution, and maintenance of OpenTeams engineering projects
  • Responsible for designing and implementing processes, workflows, standards, and best practices in software development and site reliability engineering

OpenTeams provides support and services for open source technologies, specializing in over 680 different tools. Their offerings include strategy and consulting, custom development, integration, migration, and round-the-clock support. They cater to a variety of industries, including Machine Learning Operations, Cloud Optimization, Data Science, and High-Performance Systems. OpenTeams differentiates itself by focusing on tailored solutions that address specific client needs, ensuring effective use of open source technologies. The company's goal is to empower clients to create high-quality software with reliable open source support.

Company Stage

Pre-seed

Total Funding

$8.2M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $4 million debt financing will enable aggressive expansion and accelerated product development, providing growth opportunities for employees.
  • Partnerships with specialized groups like the ArrayFire Users Group enhance OpenTeams' credibility and expand its service offerings.
  • The launch of the Open Source Software Support Service positions OpenTeams as a comprehensive solution provider in the open-source ecosystem.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on open-source software support may limit market size and growth potential compared to broader tech service platforms.
  • Raising debt financing introduces financial risk, especially if the aggressive expansion does not yield expected returns.

What makes OpenTeams unique

  • OpenTeams is the first marketplace specifically designed for open source software users to find and contract with service providers, filling a unique niche in the market.
  • Their skills assessment process and client feedback system provide a vetting mechanism that ensures high-quality service providers, unlike traditional freelance platforms.
  • The integration of advanced telemetry tools like Dynolog and support for large-scale AI training with PyTorch/XLA FSDP showcases their technical prowess and commitment to cutting-edge technology.

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