Location: Remote (US time zones) / Hybrid San Mateo, CA   |   Full-Time
TypeScript Python Full-stack Open-source LLM AI Security Full Stack Engineer Back End Engineer Staff Engineer

Promptfoo is seeking a Senior Full-stack Product Engineer to join our core engineering team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of our open-source toolkit used by developers worldwide. You’ll work at the intersection of product development, open-source innovation, and AI infrastructure, driving the evolution of our platform to meet the growing needs of the developer community.

About Promptfoo: Promptfoo provides an MIT-licensed open-source toolkit for evaluating, securing, and optimizing LLM applications. With over 100k developers using our platform, we help teams build reliable, secure, and high-performance AI systems. Our team consists of experienced engineers, operators, and technical founders who are passionate about making LLM development safer and more accessible.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement new features for our open-source toolkit
  • Collaborate with product managers and researchers to define requirements
  • Optimize performance and scalability of our cloud-based services
  • Build and maintain our documentation and community resources
  • Contribute to our open-source projects and engage with the developer community
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Python
  • Experience with full-stack development (both frontend and backend)
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud infrastructure
  • Familiarity with open-source development practices
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with AI/ML systems and security considerations

We offer competitive salaries, equity opportunities, and a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on millions of developers worldwide. If you’re passionate about open-source, AI, and building tools that empower developers, we’d love to hear from you.

Post Date: July 22, 2025