We are Tropic Square. Our mission is to make a TRuly OPen IC. We believe in this digital age, transparent and auditable security solutions are necessary to ensure high standards. Our belief led to the creation of TROPIC01 - the secure chip with a revolutionary and transparent implementation.
We’re looking for a seasoned Python developer to join our remote-first team and contribute to a long-term, open source project at the intersection of software and hardware in the semiconductor world.
This role goes beyond scripting – you’ll help shape core infrastructure, with a strong focus on architecture and systems thinking.
We have ambitious plans and we need you to make that happen!
👉 What you'll work on:
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Developing, maintaining, and expanding a Python based flow and hardware modeling framework
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Building and evolving internal tooling and infrastructure – designed to serve both the company and the broader open source community
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Participating in architectural decisions and contributing to the long-term technical vision
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Collaborating with internal teams and external contributors in a highly technical, community-driven environment
💪 Who we're looking for:
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A senior Python developer with experience designing complex systems
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Ideally someone with background or interest in hardware or embedded development
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A system-oriented thinker who understands context and long-term impact
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Comfortable working in a Unix/Linux environment and open source culture
🤝 Why join us:
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A chance to work on a unique project with an agile team focused on developing cutting-edge solutions for secure embedded electronics
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Direct impact on an open source project used in real-world semiconductor development
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Opportunity to bridge software and hardware in an architecture-driven role
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Work remotely, in a hybrid setup, or from the office – whatever suits you best. We’re a team that values autonomy and deep technical focus
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Monthly in-person team meetups in Prague for planning and collaboration
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Financial stability - we are backed by SatoshiLabs and a foreign investor
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Transparency and Honesty are our best policies
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And more! We’d love to tell you about our benefits during the interview
👋 Ready to join the team? Our team is excited to grow! Contact us with your LinkedIn profile or just send your CV and cover letter. We look forward to meeting you after the initial HR screening.
