Software Engineer, Ingest (Rust/Python)

TL;DR

Software Engineer, Ingest (Rust/Python): Designing and optimizing globally distributed infrastructure to reliably ingest mission-critical data with an accent on real-time data flows, robust distributed systems, and high-throughput processing. Focus on tackling complex engineering challenges and contributing to impactful open-source projects.

Location: Hybrid in Vienna, Austria, with required in-office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Salary: EUR 81,000 gross per year (starting point; minimum EUR 47,400 gross per year).

Company

hirify.global is a product company dedicated to building performance and error monitoring tools that help developers write better software faster.

What you will do

• Design, build, and operate globally distributed, horizontally scalable infrastructure for mission-critical data ingestion.
• Collaborate to continuously improve and evolve the data processing pipeline and supporting services.
• Solve intricate problems related to distributed systems, performance optimization, and high-throughput data processing.
• Leverage Rust and Python to address critical system-level challenges.
• Partner with Infrastructure and Operations teams to architect solutions for over a billion events daily.
• Ensure correctness and maintainability through testing and clear documentation, and participate in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience in software engineering.
• Experience in compiled programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Rust).
• Proven ability to solve complex problems by developing high-quality, high-performance software.
• Passion for software and system design.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python.
• Experience with Kafka, Redis, Postgres.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with in-office anchor days to foster collaboration.
• Opportunity to build a product designed by developers for developers.
• Fast-paced environment with quick iteration and frequent code shipments.
• Contribute full-time to impactful open-source projects.
• Access to hirify.global’s employee benefit plans including incentive compensation, equity grants, paid time off, and group health insurance.
• Commitment to providing equal employment opportunities and building a diverse, inclusive team.