Senior Python Software Engineer (ML)

***Job Title:*** *Python Software Engineer (with ML Background)* ***Location:*** *Remote* ***Job Description*** *We are seeking a skilled* ***Python Software Engineer*** *with a solid background in software engineering and exposure to machine learning. The ideal candidate will work with* ***Polars*** *as the primary data frame library and contribute to building, testing, and optimizing data\-driven solutions.* ***Key Responsibilities*** * *Develop and optimize data workflows using* ***Python*** *and* ***Polars*** *.* * *Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code with a strong emphasis on* ***software engineering principles*** *.* * *Implement and maintain* ***unit testing*** *and* ***end\-to\-end testing*** *.* * *Utilize* ***Docker*** *for testing and development environments.* * *Collaborate with cross\-functional teams to integrate solutions within* ***Google Cloud Platform (GCP)*** *.* * *Apply a foundational understanding of* ***machine learning concepts*** *in project work.* * *Contribute to projects requiring some* ***Ruby*** *coding support.* ***Must\-Have Skills \& Requirements*** * *Strong proficiency in* ***Python*** *.* * *Solid* ***software engineering*** *skills (design, architecture, and best practices).* * *Experience working with* ***Polars*** *(or similar data frame libraries).* * *Knowledge of* ***unit testing*** *and* ***end\-to\-end testing frameworks*** *.* * *Hands\-on experience with* ***Docker*** *for testing purposes.* * *Exposure to* ***GCP*** *services.* * *Basic understanding of* ***machine learning concepts*** *.* * *Good to have some experience with* ***Ruby*** *.* ***ABOUT THE COMPANY*** *Augment was started in 2015 in Madison, Wisconsin USA (three hours North of Chicago). We offer Digital Innovation, Application Development, and Staff Augmentation services to clients in the USA. We wanted to help not only our clients but also wanted to provide a good home for developers, designers, and QA team members to work, grow and thrive.* *We are a 70\+ person team headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, USA with a larger office in Coimbatore, India. We are also building our teams in Brazil and Eastern Europe. Our company takes pride in genuinely attracting and retaining the best talent. If you want to be* *part of a high\-achieving, knowledgeable, and fun team, then here’s your chance to join a rapidly growing startup that offers an international and diverse work atmosphere. If you are interested in learning more about us, please contact us. You can also talk to our team members to see how they like working with Augment.*