Staff Software Engineer (Traffic/Networking)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Traffic/Networking): Leading the design and development of systems for network traffic optimization and global scalability for hirify.global's networking infrastructure with an accent on architectural decisions and operational excellence. Focus on building and optimizing high-impact distributed systems and leveraging cloud providers for performance and cost.

Location: Remote (United States or Canada)

Salary: $170,000–$250,000

Company

hirify.global is an open-source programming model company focused on simplifying code and making applications more reliable for developers.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of systems for network traffic optimization and global scalability.
• Drive architectural decisions for high-impact projects, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Co-author long-term technical roadmaps for network performance and engineering velocity.
• Build partnerships across engineering, product, and security teams to align on infrastructure goals.
• Lead design reviews and drive the implementation of secure-by-default network systems.
• Mentor and guide engineers, sharing best practices for reliable and scalable networking systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading complex engineering efforts in network traffic management, optimization, and cloud orchestration.
• 8+ years of coding experience in Go, Java, or similar, with strong expertise in concurrent and distributed code.
• Extensive experience designing and building distributed systems and optimizing network performance.
• Deep expertise in traffic and networking systems, with familiarity across adjacent infrastructure domains.
• Hands-on experience with cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of contributing to technical roadmaps.

Culture & Benefits

• Unlimited PTO, 12 Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays (U.S.)
• 100% Premiums Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision (U.S.)
• Empower 401K Plan (U.S.)
• Learning & Development, Lifestyle Spending, In-Home Office Setup, Professional Memberships, WFH Meals, Internet Stipend, and Calm app subscription.
• Globally distributed team that values occasional in-person connection.
• Company values include being curious, driven, collaborative, genuine, and humble.