Senior Software Engineer, Agents

LiveKit is a company that builds open-source APIs to power the future of computing. They are seeking an experienced engineer to help design and implement the core Python framework for their Agents framework, enabling developers to build AI-driven server applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement core components of the Agents Python framework
• Define APIs and abstractions that developers rely on
• Own features from design through implementation
• Identify simple and elegant solutions to complex design problems
• Propose and debate architectural decisions that shape the framework
• Ensure new features integrate cleanly with the broader ecosystem
• Collaborate with engineers across Python, Node, and Rust systems

Requirements:

• Strong experience building production systems in Python
• Excellent API design instincts and strong engineering taste
• Able to independently drive projects from idea to completion
• Solid experience building SDKs, frameworks, or developer tools
• Comfortable navigating complex systems and making design tradeoffs
• Able to clearly communicate technical ideas and architectural decisions
• Open-source contributions or libraries you maintain
• Experience building LLM-based or agentic applications
• Familiarity with TypeScript / JavaScript ecosystems