TL;DR

Software Engineer II (AI): Building and optimizing high-load backend services for a global financial technology platform with an accent on API design, database performance, and scalability. Focus on microservices architecture, solving complex concurrency challenges, and ensuring system reliability under heavy traffic while integrating AI-based solutions.

Location: Mountain View, California

Company

%hirify_global% is a global financial technology platform that empowers prosperity for individuals and communities with products like TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp.

What you will do

Contribute 80-90% hands-on coding and serve as a technical leader, mentoring junior engineers.
Design and architect projects, developing backend software with best practices for architecture, design, and coding standards.
Follow CI/CD practices and collaborate cross-functionally across various %hirify_global% teams.
Work with Agile Development, SCRUM, or Extreme Programming methodologies.
Develop and implement AI-based solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Science or a related area, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience developing systems/software using Java/J2EE, Python, or Go.
Experience with databases, cloud, and APIs to ensure scalable, secure, and performant applications.
Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and familiarity with web services.
Experience with unit testing & test-driven development (TDD).
Strong communication skills to explain complex technical issues to diverse audiences.
Basic understanding of AI capabilities, specifically GenAI concepts.
Ability to work collaboratively across analytics, engineering, product, design, and AI teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.
Ability to stay up-to-date with advances in AI technologies and incorporate them into software development best practices.

Culture & Benefits

Competitive compensation package with a strong pay-for-performance rewards approach.
Eligibility for a cash bonus, equity rewards, and comprehensive benefits.
Cultivating a culture that prioritizes innovators, risk-takers, and imaginative thinkers.
Fostering a "builder" mindset essential for becoming AI-native.
Dynamic teams focused on delivering creative solutions with an emphasis on fun.