Advanced Software Engineer - AI Reliability Engineering

Location: Remote; U.S. citizenship is required

Salary: USD $118,519–$131,482 per year

Company

hirify.global develops high-technology products and services for defense, scientific, and national-security missions.

What you will do

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support full-stack web applications for manufacturing execution, data integration, and operational intelligence.
• Build AI-native applications, APIs, data pipelines, integration layers, and scalable enterprise software.
• Embed with operations users at GDMS sites to understand workflows, define requirements, and translate business processes into software.
• Design operational data models and integrations with ERP, PLM, MES, and other enterprise systems.
• Embed AI/ML capabilities such as predictive quality, anomaly detection, natural-language data access, and autonomous decision support.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, facilities, IT infrastructure, and security teams on cloud deployment, compliance, and DevSecOps.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript with full-stack development experience.
• Experience with web application frameworks, relational databases, and REST API design.
• Strong understanding of DevOps, Agile, and CI/CD practices.
• Ability to work independently, own deliverables, solve problems, and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Nice to have

• Experience building AI/ML capabilities or LLM-based applications.
• Professional experience with AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, Copilot, or Cursor.
• Experience with Azure or AWS and containerization using Docker or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems such as MES and ERP, or industrial data integration using OPC-UA or MQTT.
• Experience in defense or aerospace industries.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote position with flexible schedules and an optional 9/80 schedule, including every other Friday off.
• Research-oriented work with teams developing practical solutions for national security.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Benefits include 401(k) matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, healthcare, wellness programs, and employee resource and social groups.