Staff Engineer (Search Systems)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (Search, AI): Building and optimizing high-performance integrated search platforms for distributed data systems with an accent on API design, database performance, and scalability. Focus on microservices architecture, solving complex concurrency challenges in JVM applications, and ensuring system reliability under heavy traffic for RAG applications.

Location: Hybrid in Toronto, Canada

Salary: $159,000–$221,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a leading product company focused on redefining databases for the AI era with its globally distributed, multi-cloud platform.

What you will do

• Build and design the integrated search platform, written in Java.
• Define the product roadmap for the next 12 months and provide technical vision.
• Advise management on decisions related to roadmap, processes, architecture, and design.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams across the company on large initiatives.
• Influence and grow team members through active mentoring, coaching, and leading by example.
• Help cultivate a strong talent bench through interviewing, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data management systems.
• Proficient in modern programming languages and techniques.
• Experienced in developing distributed systems, cloud services, and SaaS products.
• Must be based in Toronto for a hybrid working model.

Nice to have

• Experience in designing and maintaining search platforms or distributed databases.
• Experience in debugging and profiling multithreaded JVM applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible paid time off.
• 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave.
• Fertility and adoption assistance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer match.
• Mental health counseling, backup child and elder care.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits offerings.