TL;DR

Infrastructure Software Engineer (Developer Platform): Building and optimizing robust systems that support current products and enable future engineering innovations with an accent on seamless scalability and data integrity. Focus on managing metadata for hundreds of billions of files, handling petabytes of user data, and ensuring system reliability on a global scale.

Location: Remote (Canada). Hiring authorized only in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

Salary: $168,300–$227,700 CAD

Company

%hirify_global% is a global community shaping the future of work with a Virtual First model, combining distributed work autonomy with human connection for meaningful work and relationships.

What you will do

Build infrastructure for managing metadata, user data, and millions of concurrent connections.
Expand %hirify_global%'s function as the data-fabric, enhancing interoperability across diverse ecosystems.
Measure and optimize %hirify_global%'s analytics platform for extracting insights from vast data volumes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the performance, reliability, and security of infrastructure.
Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent technical experience.
5+ years of professional software development experience.
Proven track record constructing and managing expansive, multi-threaded, geographically dispersed backend systems.
Proficiency in programming and debugging across Python, Go, C/C++, or Java.
Proficiency with operating system internals, filesystems, databases, networks, and compilers.
Ability to independently define right solutions for ambiguous, open-ended problems.

Nice to have

Familiarity with Semaphores and Mutexes.

Culture & Benefits

Virtual First model fostering autonomy and human connection.
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability).
Retirement savings plan.
Flexible PTO, paid holidays, and Volunteer Time Off.
Perks Allowance for personal wellness, learning, and development.
Supportive parental benefits, including leave and fertility support.

Infrastructure Software Engineer, Developer Platform