Senior Software Engineer (Control Plane)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Control Plane): Develop scalable APIs and backend services for cloud security with an accent on reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency. Focus on designing and operating complex data processing pipelines and distributed systems in a high-traffic environment.

Location: Remote, flexible - Italy

Company

hirify.global is a leading cloud security company known for Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500.

What you will do

• Develop scalable APIs and backend services with focus on reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Work creatively within a traffic-intensive and complex data processing environment.
• Take full ownership of software feature lifecycle from design to deployment and operation.
• Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and operational support.

Requirements

• Must have professional fluency in English.
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Experience with Go in heavy load production environments.
• Experience building backend services, APIs, and data pipelines using gRPC and message brokers like Nats and Kafka.
• Knowledge of software design patterns such as CQRS and EDA.
• Experience running services in containerized environments and proficiency in testing and automation.
• Ability to work in a remote-first company with diverse cultures and time zones.

Nice to have

• Interest in security and observability.
• Exposure or participation in open source software communities.

Culture & Benefits

• Extra days off to prioritize well-being.
• Mental health support for employees and families.
• Competitive compensation package.