Software Engineer Backend

TL;DR

Software Engineer Backend (AI/Software): Developing and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs powering AI Studio, Le Chat & Mistral Code with an accent on distributed architectures, system reliability, and AI product integration. Focus on designing secure architectures, collaborating cross-functionally, and solving complex backend engineering challenges.

Location: On-site in Paris, France with hybrid flexibility allowing remote work based on manager discretion and core working hours availability.

Company

hirify.global is a pioneering AI company focused on democratizing AI through high-performance, open-source models and enterprise-ready AI platforms distributed across France, USA, UK, Germany, and Singapore.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend features and APIs using modern frameworks.
• Ensure high performance and reliability of distributed backend systems.
• Contribute to authentication, billing, AI tooling, observability, and developer experience systems.
• Design and implement efficient, secure, and scalable system architectures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams on deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Participate in code reviews and uphold code quality standards.

Requirements

• Location: Must be able to work on-site in Paris, France.
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in Python or another backend language (JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, Golang, Ruby).
• Strong understanding of backend fundamentals including APIs, databases, caching, messaging, and distributed systems.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative, low-ego mindset.

Nice to have

• Front-end development experience (Typescript, React, NextJS) or full-stack exposure.
• Infrastructure management skills (Docker, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform).
• AI/ML engineering experience.
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).
• UX and product-centric mindset.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Health insurance and private pension plan.
• Transportation and sport allowances.
• Meal vouchers and generous parental leave policy.
• Flexible remote policy with expectation of regular communication and core hours availability.

Hiring process

• Introduction call (45 min).
• Hiring Manager interview (30 min).
• Live-coding interview (45 min).
• Optional system design and deep dive interviews for senior roles.
• Culture-fit discussion and reference checks.