Senior Backend Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (AI): Building and evolving core systems and product workflows to support the launch of new customer-facing products with an accent on performance, reliability, security, and maintainability. Focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and AI-driven products.

Location: Hybrid role in San Francisco, with an expectation of being in the SF office three days per week.

Salary: CA$158,525 - CA$214,475

Company

hirify.global is on a mission to close the justice gap using technology and AI, empowering personal injury lawyers and victims to get the justice they deserve.

What you will do

• Own and evolve core systems and product workflows that support the launch of new customer-facing products.
• Partner with Product, Design, Data Science, and other Engineering teams to bring new ideas from concept to production.
• Contribute to scalable, reliable, and high-quality software that can support rapid growth and increasing complexity.
• Drive projects end-to-end, from early design and architecture through delivery and iteration.
• Uphold high standards for performance, reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Contribute to a strong, collaborative, and inclusive engineering culture.

Requirements

• Experience building high-quality, production-ready software in backend, frontend, or full-stack environments.
• Strong understanding of software design, data modeling, and system architecture.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Proven ability to own projects end-to-end and deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Clear, thoughtful communication and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High ownership, accountability, and a bias toward action.

Nice to have

• Experience with Kubernetes or cloud-native infrastructure.
• Exposure to machine learning, data engineering, or AI-driven products.
• Prior experience in startups, scale-ups, or high-growth environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible paid time off, sick leave, short-term and long-term disability.
• A home office stipend.
• 401(k) for US-based employees.
• Paid parental leave.
• A local in-person meet-up program.