Sema is a software company that bridges the gap between technical and non-technical audiences to help deliver excellent software while respecting the craft of coding.
Our first product has analyzed >1600 companies worth over $1.6TN to help guide technologists, the C-Suite, and Boards of Directors on codebase health.
We are now building our next-generation product, the Sema Intelligence Platform, an AI-based system that understands code & Jira to help keep product roadmaps on track. We are particularly excited about an agentic capability that you could become a part of.
Why work with us
We have flat, collaborative teams where engineers are deeply involved in the product, not just siloed to tasks.
Our engineering culture is built on continuous delivery and quick iterations. We are not wasting time in useless calls, unnecessary rituals, and senseless politics: we experiment, stick to what works, and cut out what doesn’t. Processes for the sake of processes are not our cup of tea.
You can read more about our culture here: https://www.semasoftware.com/culture
Requirements
The most important requirement is a high level of seniority and the ability to think quickly and make sound engineering decisions. We believe that a smart, experienced developer can learn a new framework or technology like Django or Langchain in a short period; the innate qualities of a great engineer cannot be taught as easily.
Must-Haves:
- Proven experience as a senior Python back-end engineer
- A product-focused mindset and a genuine interest in what you are building
- A proactive nature, with a habit of asking questions and seeking to understand the bigger picture
Bonus Points (Helpful, but not required):
- Experience with Python web frameworks like Django or FastAPI
- Experience in an early-stage startup environment
- Experience with building with LLMs or building agentic AI systems
- Front-end experience with frameworks like Vue.js or React
- Leadership experience
We value people who:
- Take ownership of their work
- Are scrappy: aim for high quality only when it has immediate business value but not for the sake of correctness or beauty in and of its own
- Are biased for action: when you are a startup, it’s better to try quickly and roll back than to drown in endless doubts
- Are interested in the "why" behind their tasks and want to be involved in product decisions
- Thrive in a collaborative, fully remote environment; honesty and radical candor towards each other are not optional
Benefits
- Fully remote, flexible work schedule
- EOR (Employer Of Record) form of employment is possible
- English learning financial allowance with platforms such as Italkie
- Office space financial allowance for comfortable remote work
- Collaborative, flat organizational structure without bureaucracy
- High-impact environment — your decisions directly shape product direction
- Continuous learning environment and a lot of professional/career growth opportunities
- Competitive salary
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What We Do
At Sema, we’re committed to building better tools for better code.
Our market leading solution for comprehensively understanding codebase health has been used to evaluate over $1T of software organizations around the globe for some of the world’s most sophisticated software investors.
With this foundation, we're building products to help developers and organizations manage the risks and capture the benefits of using AI implementation in engineering workflows.
Follow us to cut through the noise and get straight to the pragmatics of how to optimally utilize AI and keep your codebase on track for business success.
