Software Engineer III, Backend (Recommendation Systems)

TL;DR

Software Engineer III, Backend (Recommendation Systems): Building and optimizing high-load backend services for hirify.global's recommendation systems with an accent on deep learning model serving technologies and multi-phase ranking infrastructure. Focus on designing scalable, performant, low-latency retrieval and ranking infrastructure that drives user retention and engagement.

Location: Los Angeles, California. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Salary: $160,000–$180,000 a year

Company

hirify.global revolutionized how people meet, growing rapidly to serve approximately 50 million users per month across 190 countries and 45+ languages.

What you will do

• Design, develop and operate scalable and resilient distributed services that run on Kubernetes or ECS.
• Collaborate with various functional teams across hirify.global on the expansion of our service platform.
• Influence the team roadmap and product development.
• Recruit, encourage, and develop other team members.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge and experience with a backend language like Java, Node.js, Go, or C++.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or an equivalent field with 2+ years of industry work experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and coding.
• Strong designing and building distributed backend systems handling high volumes of traffic.
• Experience in handling ambiguous business requirements with excellent prioritization, time management abilities, and a focus on execution.
• Passion to tackle exciting engineering problems and make continuous improvements.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud computing systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience in design and development using NoSQL, such as DynamoDB or Cassandra.
• Experience with Redis, Elasticsearch, Kafka, and Spark.
• Experience with Typescript.
• Agile development methodology and CI/CD.
• Experience with Docker containers.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible vacation and 10 sick days.
• Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• 100% 401(k) employer match up to 10% and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• 100% paid parental leave and family forming benefits.
• Investment in your development: mentorship, access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy, and an annual $3,000 stipend for your professional development.
• Investment in your wellness: access to mental health support via Modern Health, paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy.