Senior Software Engineer (Linux)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Linux): Design and write software for Linux servers and embedded hardware with an accent on Rust / C++ coding. Focus on developing, deploying, and operating containerized services on Kubernetes at scale.

Location: Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Salary: $198,200—$297,400 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in entertainment producing The hirify.global family of products and services.

What you will do

• Design & write software for Linux servers and embedded hardware.
• Forge alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Architect solutions and then code to unblock teammates, and/or jump-start critical projects whenever needed.
• Work in a small Agile team; planning, reviewing, and demoing each sprint.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering.
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including recent hands-on coding.
• Expertise in Rust and/or modern C++, with the ability to drop to C for low-level work if needed.
• Deep knowledge of Linux and/or BSD internals.
• Comfort developing, deploying and operating containerized services on Kubernetes at scale.
• Detective-level debugging skills and being able to communicate with SREs to chase down issues.
• Ability to develop with observability in mind.
• A track record of technical leadership guiding teams without hard authority.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Excitement for open-ended problems, turning fuzzy ideas into solutions.
• Curiosity on emerging tech, including AI dev tools and introducing those that are pragmatic and boost developer velocity.

Nice to have

• Proven track record scaling services to millions of users.
• Familiarity with Git best practices.
• Knowledge of Japanese language and culture is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products.