TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Python/Django): Building and optimizing high-scale backend features for a workflow AI platform with an accent on document workflows, performance, and reliability. Focus on evolving critical document features, building new greenfield systems, and upholding strong engineering practices.

Location: Must be based in the US

Salary: $175,000 - $200,000 base + Equity + Benefits

Company

%hirify_global% is where exceptional people come to do the best work of their careers, with a Workflow AI platform that automatically captures and optimizes workflows for over 5 million users across 600,000 businesses.

What you will do

Build and ship backend features in our Django monolith for core document workflows (viewing, editing, embeds, exports) and new greenfield projects.
Improve performance and reliability by optimizing database queries, endpoints, and caching layers.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver intuitive experiences.
Contribute to technical discussions, balancing short-term delivery with long-term architectural evolution.
Uphold strong engineering practices through thoughtful code reviews, solid test coverage, and attention to observability and performance.

Requirements

5+ years of experience building backend applications at high scale and availability.
Extensive experience with Python.
Ability to optimize endpoint performance and database queries.
Strong advocacy for automated testing.
Proficiency in implementing engineering best practices.
User-centric, empathetic, and passionate about your work.

Nice to have

Experience with Django.
Startup experience.

Culture & Benefits

Competitive salaries and equity in a hyper-growth startup.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits and 401k.
Flexible PTO and parental leave.
WFH stipend for remote employees.
Opportunity to work with a team that values accelerating impact and rapid learning.
Commuter Benefits for SF office employees.