Job description
Founding Open Source Engineer (LLM Translation)
$120,000 - $180,000 + Eequity + Benefits + PTO
Remote
Are you passionate about open-source software and large language models? Do you thrive in environments where you can directly shape how thousands of developers build with AI?
This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, profitable startup at the forefront of AI infrastructure, building tools that power the next generation of language applications.
Backed by top-tier investors and trusted by major enterprises, the team has built a unified API framework that makes it seamless for developers to integrate across multiple LLM providers. Now, they're looking for a Founding OSS Engineer to help scale their open-source ecosystem and standardize how AI teams connect to models across platforms.
As a founding member of the open-source engineering team, you'll take ownership of the project's community-facing layer, shaping how new models and APIs are integrated, translated, and standardized. You'll collaborate closely with contributors, resolve issues from users, and guide the roadmap for LLM interoperability and open-source innovation.
If you're looking for a role where you can combine hands-on engineering with open-source leadership and directly influence the core infrastructure that powers the AI world, this is an outstanding opportunity.
The Role:
- Own and resolve issues raised by the open-source community
- Add support for new API features and experimental LLM endpoints
- Implement translation logic for new models following OpenAI-style specs
- Maintain provider adapters and ensure consistent API behavior
- Oversee release management and documentation for OSS components
- Drive the roadmap for LLM interoperability and standardization
- Collaborate with contributors to design and deliver community-driven features
The Person:
- Proficiency in Python and async frameworks
- Strong familiarity with LLM APIs and model translation or adaptation layers
- Proven engagement in open-source projects and community collaboration
- Solid understanding of API interoperability and distributed systems
- Comfortable managing GitHub issues, PRs, and public technical discussions
