Senior Backend Software Engineer (Media)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Media): Building and optimizing high-load backend services and data pipelines for hirify.global's media platform with an accent on media processing, metadata extraction, and cost optimization. Focus on designing and implementing scalable distributed systems and enabling ML/AI analysis on media assets.

Location: Remote within the United States, requiring residence in a state where hirify.global, Inc. has a registered entity. Occasional work at an hirify.global office or offsites may be required.

Salary: $191,000–$223,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global platform connecting hosts and guests, facilitating unique stays and experiences worldwide.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and data pipelines for media ingestion, processing, and serving at hirify.global's scale.
• Build platform capabilities enabling ML/AI teams to trigger analysis workflows and access media intelligence.
• Collaborate with product teams to understand media needs and build self-serve solutions.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency of existing media infrastructure.
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering, with strong foundations in building and operating large-scale distributed systems.
• Demonstrated experience with media-related technologies (image processing, video transcoding, or metadata management).
• Experience building data pipelines, batch processing systems, or platforms supporting ML/AI workflows.
• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or similar backend languages, with experience designing APIs and data models.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to inclusion and belonging, fostering diverse ideas and innovation.
• Provides reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in the application process.
• Eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits in addition to base pay.
• Emphasis on continuous learning and growth.