Software Engineer, Backend (Python)

Location: Hybrid, with locations in Toronto, New York, and San Francisco.

Salary: SF/NY: $185,000–$215,000 plus equity; Toronto: CA$170,000–CA$240,000 plus equity.

Company

hirify.global is building an AI-powered labor marketplace that helps businesses access frontline talent while giving workers flexible shifts, same-day pay, telehealth services, and upskilling opportunities.

What you will do

• Build impactful product features for workers and businesses in collaboration with leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Lead key initiatives from design through implementation, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Shape technical systems, internal tools, and engineering practices as the organization grows.
• Design scalable, maintainable solutions that address real user needs while balancing pragmatism and care.
• Support and mentor teammates while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture.

Requirements

• Deep backend development experience with Python and an understanding of how backend systems support product and user-facing experiences.
• Experience providing technical leadership, including leading projects or product areas.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
• Interest in contributing to a supportive, mission-driven team where autonomy and trust are valued.

Nice to have

• Experience mentoring others or helping grow a team.

Culture & Benefits

• Small, experienced engineering team with senior engineers from Rippling, Stripe, DoorDash, and Faire.
• Values include user-centricity, competence, speed, independence, ownership, teamwork, and outcome-focused delivery.
• Remote work culture with optional office hubs in San Francisco, New York, and Toronto, plus in-person company offsites.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible time off, 401(k), and a work-from-home stipend.
• Equal opportunity workplace with a diverse, mission-driven, and supportive culture.