Senior Python Backend Engineer
- $180–280/hr
- Posted last month · via Hacker News
Hiring in some regions only
Build a decentralized GPU-enabled sandboxed docker container runner
Develop a trustless supercluster of GPU-enabled sandboxed docker container runners controlled by decentralized algorithms. Work remotely worldwide with flexible hours and influence the team's operations through Sociocracy 3.0. No CV needed; apply with a few quick commands.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of a decentralized GPU-enabled sandboxed docker container runner
- Set your own time commitment, as long as it's at least 30h per week
- Influence the way we operate through our Sociocracy 3.0 decision-making process
Requirements
- 5+ years of programming experience
- At least 1 year of Python experience
- Experience with open-source and significant personal projects
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Estimated Salary (IDR):
- Rp 742.8K – 1.2M / hourConverted from the posted PLN pay at Rp 16,300 per USD (rate as of 2026-07-14). Not the posted salary.
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Flexible — work your own hours
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Original description from HN Who is Hiring
Senior Python Backend Engineer | REMOTE (EMEA/APAC) We're looking for Python backend engineers to work on a trustless supercluster of performance-proofed GPU-enabled sandboxed docker container runners controlled by truly decentralized algorithms (not just PAXOS or RAFT). Wow, that was a mouthful... If you found it interesting, join Reef Technologies and tackle complex technical challenges like this on your own terms: - Contribute from wherever you like; we are fully remote - Set your own time commitment, as long as it's at least 30h per week - See how we work in our handbook: github.com/reef-technologies/handbook - Influence the way we operate through our Sociocracy 3.0 decision-making process Salary on a B2B contract: - 45-70 USD or 180-280 PLN per hour - Flexible work schedule (as measured with a time tracker) - We automatically adjust rates based on inflation twice a year We're looking for someone with 5+ years of programming experience, including at least a year with Python (including open-source and significant personal projects). So, what do you think? You don't even need a CV; just go to https://careers.reef.pl/?utm_source=hackernews and shoot a few quick commands to apply. Edit: If you applied and haven't heard back, please check the spam folder of the email associated with the GitHub account you used to apply — our replies sometimes end up there.
Salary Context
Similar Engineering roles on LokerDollar pay around $182.5k/yr (middle half $152.9k–196.5k/yr, n=180 active listings).
Market context
- VERIFIEDStated pay is 34% below the role median of $182,500/year (n=180 pay-disclosing listings).
- VERIFIEDReef Technologies: 2 postings in the last 3 months, 4 all-time on LokerDollar.
- VERIFIEDCompany first seen May 11, 2026.
- VERIFIEDThis listing first seen Oct 25, 2026.
- VERIFIEDLast verified live Oct 25, 2026.
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