Principal Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (AI): Building and optimizing resilient, enterprise-grade systems for an Agentic AI platform with an accent on technical strategy, cross-team architecture, and global scalability. Focus on hands-on coding, leading design reviews, and mentoring Staff Engineers.

Location: Hybrid (Berlin, Munich, or Remotely in Europe)

Salary: Competitive compensation and equity package

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing startup revolutionizing customer service with its voice-first Generative AI platform for contact centers.

What you will do

• Deliver business value by writing code every day.
• Define and drive technical strategy across multiple domains and org-wide initiatives.
• Lead cross-team architecture and ensure solutions scale globally for enterprise adoption.
• Balance short-term velocity with long-term resilience, making smart trade-offs on complexity, cost, and scalability.
• Remain hands-on, whether writing foundational code, leading design reviews, or refactoring key systems.
• Act as a force multiplier by mentoring Staff Engineers and influencing future Principal-level talent.

Requirements

• Seasoned technical leader (typically 12–15+ years) with a track record of org-level or industry-level impact.
• Deeply experienced in enterprise-scale systems and multi-team architecture leadership.
• Equally comfortable with strategic vision and diving deep into technical details.
• Thrives in ambiguous, high-stakes environments with a strong sense of urgency.
• Embodies hirify.global’s ambition to build Europe’s leading engineering culture and a world-class AI platform.
• English: B2 required.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a diverse team of 40+ nationalities with flat hierarchies and a collaborative company culture.
• Opportunity to build and scale your career in a dynamic startup at the intersection of customer-facing roles and engineering.
• Deutschland ticket, Urban Sports Club, Job Rad, Nilo Health, weekly sponsored office lunches.
• Flexible working hours, 28 vacation days, and workation opportunities.
• Access to a training and development budget for continuous professional growth.
• Regular team events, game nights, and other social activities.

Hiring process

• Recruiter Call
• Technical Peer Interview
• Live coding
• System Design
• Technical Leadership interview
• Bar Raiser