Software Engineering Architect (AI)

TL;DR

Software Engineering Architect (AI): Driving end-to-end architecture for mission-critical, industry-specific products on the hirify.global platform with an accent on enterprise-grade scalability, maintainability, and reliability. Focus on designing distributed systems, integrating cutting-edge AI components, and fostering engineering excellence across multiple industry teams.

Location: Onsite in San Francisco, California, USA

Company

hirify.global is a leading product company that builds cutting-edge, industry-specific features on its core platform, focusing on cloud-native and AI-powered solutions.

What you will do

• Drive end-to-end architecture for mission-critical products and services, ensuring enterprise-grade scalability, maintainability, and reliability.
• Dedicate approximately 20% of time to hands-on development, proof-of-concepts (POCs), and validating new architectural patterns.
• Partner with executive leadership to translate complex challenges into actionable technical roadmaps and drive strategic technology initiatives.
• Leverage deep expertise in distributed systems, backend technologies, and diverse cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Alibaba) to architect robust solutions.
• Spearhead the integration of cutting-edge AI components into platforms, shaping the future of intelligent CRM.
• Mentor and guide 20-100+ engineers, fostering their technical development and understanding of complex architectures.

Requirements

• 15+ years of hands-on software development experience with a proven track record of designing, building, and delivering large, complex enterprise-grade projects.
• Mastery across multiple programming languages and platforms, with a strong understanding of architectural patterns for highly scalable and resilient systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in architecting and implementing distributed systems, backend technologies, and cloud-native solutions (AWS, GCP, Alibaba experience highly valued).
• Experience driving research, POCs, and integrating emerging technologies like AI.
• Exceptional ability to independently craft and deliver strategic technical reports and performance presentations to executive leadership.
• Proficiency with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum).
• A related technical degree is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a dynamic team that values innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration.
• Opportunity to work across different industry teams and make an impact across multiple industries.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies including Java, Lightning, big data systems, and AI-powered development tools.
• Cultivate a culture of engineering excellence through active mentorship and guidance.
• Champion continuous improvement in platform reliability and serviceability, driving research and prototyping.
• Participate in the team’s on-call rotation, applying expertise to resolve complex real-time challenges.