Senior Backend Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Cybersecurity): Building and optimizing cloud-based systems for detecting and disrupting targeted attacks at a global scale with an accent on high-scale distributed systems and real-time data processing. Focus on architecting performant and scalable solutions in Go and Python, ensuring system reliability under tight latency constraints.

Location: Hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at Sunnyvale, CA, USA. Must be eligible for US-based compensation and benefits.

Salary: $140,000 - $215,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in cybersecurity, providing an AI-native platform to stop breaches and protect modern organizations.

What you will do

• Build and evolve cloud-based systems to detect and disrupt targeted attacks at a global scale.
• Design and implement elegant and performant solutions for complex technical problems, primarily in Go.
• Read and critique code in multiple programming languages and provide technical guidance.
• Leverage engineering best practices, including testing, peer code reviews, and resilient architecture.
• Collaborate on determining root causes of production outages and implementing quality improvements.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience building and scaling back-end systems in production.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and scalability challenges.
• Experience with Go, Python, Kubernetes, Cassandra, Redis, Kafka, Elastic Search, AWS/Azure, and Linux.
• Computer science background or equivalent experience (programming styles, data structures, algorithms).
• Strong interest in hirify.global's cybersecurity mission and willingness to engage with product teams.
• Ability to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with building, operating, validating, and scaling low-latency internet services.
• Experience with building and shipping cloud-connected endpoint software.
• Prior experience with scalable microservices architectures and containerization.
• Exposure to/experience with cybersecurity and intelligence.

Culture & Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs, competitive vacation, and paid parental/adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for all employees.
• Employee Networks and volunteer opportunities to build connections.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.
• High trust environment with flexibility and autonomy to manage your own time.