Software Engineer, Networking (Dataplane)

Location: Remote (Canada)

Salary: $218,420–$302,840 CAD per year base salary, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops secure networking software that connects people, devices, and customer infrastructure across distributed environments.

What you will do

• Design, build, test, and document core client-side networking software.
• Develop connectivity features for clients, subnet routers, exit nodes, and integrations with customer network infrastructure.
• Combine established network protocols with hirify.global-specific designs and frameworks.
• Apply security-focused architecture and coding practices to networking modules.
• Optimize software performance, reliability, and scalability across platforms and hardware.
• Resolve complex customer network issues, support escalations, and contribute to relevant open-source projects.

Requirements

• Significant experience with networking software and diagnosing networking issues.
• Strong knowledge of routing, VPNs, IP address management, and NAT traversal.
• Proficiency in Go or low-level languages such as C, C++, or Rust.
• Strong understanding of concurrent programming and performance optimization.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with technical teams, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Comfort working asynchronously in a dynamic startup environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with large-scale distributed systems.
• Knowledge of low-level operating-system network stacks.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, remote-first work environment with support for work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and other group benefits with no waiting period.
• Equity incentive plan and employer-funded retirement contributions.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and annual professional development support.
• Company-provided laptop, home internet reimbursement, and a workstation setup budget.
• Annual retreats, team off-sites, and optional in-person collaboration opportunities.

Hiring process

• Hiring includes AI-assisted screening and assessment tools, with all final decisions made by people.
• Accessibility accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.