Principal Engineer (CDN)

Location: Hybrid in Austin, US; in-person interview at a hirify.global office or hub may be required at the offer stage.

Company

hirify.global operates a large global network that protects and accelerates Internet applications, websites, and other Internet properties.

What you will do

• Build and operate edge CDN proxy services and products focused on improving customer speed.
• Develop and maintain caching systems and connectivity to customer origins.
• Operate high-performance, large-scale software systems.
• Lead small groups of engineers in delivering products and projects.
• Coordinate with other teams and maintain clear communication across and upward in the organization.
• Build products based on customer needs and operate services that improve content delivery performance.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a hands-on engineer.
• Experience operating high-performance and large-scale software systems.
• Experience leading teams of engineers to deliver projects.
• Experience working on multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
• Detailed knowledge of HTTP and transport protocols.
• Experience working with other teams and maintaining clear lines of communication across and upward in an organization.
• Customer-focused experience building what customers need.
• The position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws; employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive controlled software or technology without sponsorship for an export license.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission focused on building a better Internet and protecting the free and open Internet.
• Culture emphasizes curiosity, iteration, practical problem-solving, and using AI as a development partner.
• hirify.global provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Equal employment opportunity and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.