Senior Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (AI): Design and develop high-quality backend software services and components with an accent on scalable system design, API development, and AI-powered tooling. Focus on leading complex technical features, improving service reliability and performance, and safely integrating AI/ML-enabled solutions.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global powers global travel with cutting-edge technology and a diverse, inclusive culture focused on innovation and employee growth.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and evolve scalable software services including system and API design.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technical features across services or domains.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to align technical direction.
• Improve reliability, performance, security, and observability of services through best engineering practices.
• Mentor engineers and raise technical standards across teams.
• Integrate and operate AI/ML-enabled solutions to improve product outcomes.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in or able to work from the United Kingdom.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in backend or full-stack system design, API development, and production support.
• Strong software engineering practices including automated testing, code review, and CI/CD.
• Experience with AI-driven tools and applying AI/ML concepts in production environments.

Nice to have

• Experience designing distributed, high-traffic, large-scale systems.
• Leadership in technical design and cross-team collaboration.
• Focus on operational excellence including observability and resiliency patterns.
• Technical mentoring and influencing engineering standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work model with hybrid options and modern offices.
• Comprehensive benefits including travel perks, generous time off, and parental leave.
• Career development resources and inclusive, diverse work environment.
• Recognized as a Best Place to Work with award-winning culture.