Software Engineer, Backend

TL;DR

Software Engineer, Backend: Design, develop, and operate scalable and resilient distributed services for hirify.global's high-volume platform, with an accent on expanding the service platform and influencing product development. Focus on building distributed backend systems, handling high volumes of traffic, and making continuous improvements.

Location: San Francisco, California

Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 a year

Company

hirify.global revolutionized how people meet and continues to innovate features for its global member base.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and operate scalable and resilient distributed services that run on Kubernetes or ECS.
• Collaborate with various functional teams across hirify.global on the expansion of our service platform.
• Influence the team roadmap and product development.
• Recruit, encourage, and develop other team members.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge and experience with a backend language like Java, Go, or C++.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or an equivalent field with 2+ years of industry work experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and coding.
• Strong designing and building distributed backend systems handling high volumes of traffic.
• Experience in handling ambiguous business requirements with excellent prioritization, time management abilities, and a focus on execution.
• Passion to tackle exciting engineering problems and make continuous improvements.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud computing systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience in design and development using NoSQL, such as DynamoDB or Cassandra.
• Experience with Redis, ElasticSearch, Kafka, and Spark.
• Experience with Typescript.
• Agile development methodology and CI/CD.
• Experience with Docker containers.

Culture & Benefits

• Unlimited PTO (with no waiting period), 10 annual Wellness Days.
• Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• 100% 401(k) employer match up to 10%, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• 100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents) and family forming benefits.
• Investment in your development: mentorship through our MentorMatch program, access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy, and an annual $3,000 stipend for your professional development.