Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Backend): Lead the development and evolution of scalable backend delivery services integrating third-party providers to optimize restaurant and customer experiences. With an accent on distributed event-driven systems, data model design, and technical leadership. Focus on designing resilient architectures, solving complex business challenges, and mentoring engineering teams.

Location: United States, hybrid work model with in-person collaboration

Salary: $134,000–$214,000 USD

Company

hirify.global creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world by enabling operations, sales growth, customer engagement, and employee satisfaction.

What you will do

• Lead the evolution of delivery architecture and data models to deliver scalable, impactful solutions.
• Define and implement frameworks ensuring quality, resilience, and scalability of user experiences.
• Develop and execute technical strategies to solve complex business challenges using data-driven decisions.
• Mentor and guide engineers fostering continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
• Build strong partnerships across business lines aligning technical solutions with strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Must be located in the United States with ability to work in a hybrid model.
• Proven technical leadership and collaboration on complex backend projects.
• Hands-on experience with Java, Kotlin, Scala, or other object-oriented languages.
• Deep understanding of distributed event-driven systems; DynamoDB experience is a plus.
• Passion for solving complex problems and delivering scalable solutions.
• Growth mindset with emphasis on self and team improvement.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI tools and integration in engineering workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits including cash bonuses and equity eligibility.
• Flexible hybrid work model fostering in-person collaboration and individual needs.
• Inclusive culture emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Support for continuous learning and growth.

Hiring process

• Structured interviews assessing technical skills and leadership.
• Evaluation of problem-solving and architectural design capabilities.
• Discussion of cultural fit and alignment with company values.