Senior Backend Product Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Product Software Engineer (AI): Developing and enhancing hirify.global products, focusing on collaboration and file sharing, with an accent on turning innovative ideas into robust, scalable, and user-friendly features. Focus on expediting the creation and implementation of AI-enabled products by providing a comprehensive AI technology stack for speedy prototyping and reliable deployment of AI-driven functionalities.

Location: Remote - Canada. Only authorized to hire candidates from Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

Salary: $184,500—$249,500 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a global community shaping the future of work with a Virtual First model, offering enterprise-level opportunities with a startup mindset.

What you will do

• Autonomously deliver ongoing business impact across a team, product capability, or technical system.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make effective tradeoffs between technical requirements and business goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the overall growth of the engineering team.
• Adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with a focus on continuous learning.
• Ensure continuous service operation by participating in the team's on-call rotation.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience building applications professionally.
• BS degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience.
• Delivered tangible results from conceptualization to implementation, making significant project contributions.
• Experience in developing web applications, demonstrating a deep understanding of building robust and scalable systems.

Nice to have

• Contributions to open source projects or technical communities.
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML/CSS, React, Python, MySQL, Go, Java, Rust.

Culture & Benefits

• Virtual First model combining the autonomy of a distributed workplace with human connection.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings through a defined contribution pension or savings plan.
• Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and Volunteer Time Off.
• Income Protection Plans: Life and disability insurance.
• Perks Allowance to be used on wellness, learning and development, food, and groceries.
• Parental benefits including Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Adoptions and Surrogacy support.
• Mental health and wellness benefits.