Staff Software Engineer, Platform (AI)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer, Platform (AI): Building and optimizing foundational backend systems and platforms for large language models with an accent on scalability, reliability, and integration of AI systems into production. Focus on leading architectural design, solving complex distributed systems challenges, and empowering product teams to leverage LLMs safely and efficiently.

Location: Hybrid in San Francisco, CA, USA (three days per week in office).

Salary: $114,800–$317,200

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing vertical SaaS company backed by top VCs, using AI to close the justice gap by empowering personal injury lawyers and victims.

What you will do

• Own and evolve core backend systems and platforms that enable LLM-powered products at scale.
• Drive the technical direction of complex, high-impact initiatives.
• Partner closely with Product, ML, and Infrastructure teams to translate requirements into robust engineering solutions.
• Design and deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems that power production-grade AI applications.
• Raise the technical bar through mentorship, best practices, and architectural leadership.
• Influence long-term platform and infrastructure roadmaps with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and developer velocity.

Requirements

• Strong experience building and scaling backend systems, platforms, or infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives across teams or domains.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, system design, and technical tradeoff analysis.
• High standards for code quality, architecture, and long-term maintainability.
• Proficiency in Python, with experience in additional languages such as NodeJS, Go, Java, or C++.
• Work format: Hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the San Francisco office, CA, USA.

Nice to have

• Experience working with AI/ML systems or LLM-powered applications.
• Exposure to AI platforms, developer enablement tooling, or ML-heavy environments.
• Background in legal tech, mission-driven products, or social-impact engineering.
• Prior startup or scale-up experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• Additional insurance coverage options for life, accident, or critical illness.
• Flexible paid time off, sick leave, short-term and long-term disability.
• 10 US observed holidays.
• A home office stipend.
• 401(k) for US-based employees and RRSP for Canada-based employees.
• Paid parental leave.
• Local in-person meet-up program with hubs in San Francisco and Toronto.