Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (AI): Building and scaling core platform systems, including product experiences, backend services, infrastructure, data systems, AI-powered features, and marketplace/recommendation systems with an accent on system design, reliability, and performance. Focus on architecting scalable backend services, improving intelligent product capabilities, and leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept to production.

Location: This is a hybrid role, requiring onsite presence three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) from our San Francisco, Seattle or New York hub locations. Travel 2–3 times per year (e.g., company and department offsites) is also expected.

Company

hirify.global is a technology-powered, three-sided marketplace dedicated to empowering therapists and patients to access high-quality mental healthcare.

What you will do

• Define and evolve the technical vision for critical product and platform systems.
• Architect scalable, reliable backend services that support high-volume workflows and transactions.
• Design and improve systems related to search, matching, personalization, recommendations, or other intelligent product capabilities.
• Continuously improve core user flows to reduce friction and increase reliability and performance.
• Partner closely with Product, Design, Data, and Operations to translate user and business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Mentor engineers and raise the bar for technical quality, clarity, and execution.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience building and operating backend systems at scale.
• Strong system design and architectural thinking.
• Track record of delivering complex, ambiguous projects across multiple stakeholders.
• Product mindset – deep care about user experience and business impact.
• Data-driven approach to experimentation, measurement, and optimization.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision insurance, and life/disability coverage.
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and a new child stipend.
• 401(k) program and equity opportunities.
• Stipends for home office setup and ongoing funds for meals.
• Flexible PTO, 12 paid holidays, and a full winter break week.
• Annual stipends for personal & professional growth.
• No-cost access to therapy through the Grow platform, weekly flexible hours for self-care, and memberships to leading wellness apps.