Senior Backend Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (AI): Building and optimizing backend infrastructure and microservices supporting AI-driven features with an accent on API design, data pipelines, and scalable distributed systems. Focus on integrating AI models into core systems, ensuring performance, and driving engineering excellence in a continuous delivery environment.

Location: Hybrid in Israel

Company

hirify.global helps modern, mid-size businesses transform the way they manage people, providing an intuitive, data-driven HR platform.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain backend infrastructure and microservices for AI-driven features.
• Collaborate closely with infra and data groups to integrate AI models and services into core systems.
• Develop and optimize APIs, data pipelines, and background processing workflows.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and resilience of production systems handling real-time AI interactions.
• Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, architecture discussions, and automation.
• Mentor other backend developers and promote best practices in software design, testing, and deployment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a software engineer with a strong emphasis on backend development.
• Excellent knowledge of software design, clean architecture, and scalable distributed systems.
• Proven experience in leading end-to-end feature development (design, implementation, testing, and deployment).
• Solid experience with testing methodologies (unit testing, TDD, mocking).
• Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Strong programming skills in Python are a must.
• Experience with LLMs in production is a strong advantage.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or equivalent).
• Independent, fast learner, and passionate about exploring new technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model with a work-from-home allowance.
• Company share options plan and pre-IPO equity.
• 2 Social Impact days per year for volunteering.
• Annual Headspace subscription and wellness benefits.
• Temporary remote work from anywhere in the world for up to 2 months (after 6 months of employment).
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and payment for sick leave from the first day.
• Fun company and team social events, including 4 additional Bob balance days (company-wide long weekends).