Senior Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (AI): Building and optimizing high-throughput backend services for hirify.global Search with an accent on integrating machine learning models and AI-driven features at scale. Focus on designing robust data pipelines, ensuring system reliability, and evolving search infrastructure for millions of global users.

Location: Hybrid (US-based). Must be based in the US; occasional office attendance may be required.

Salary: $128,250 – $266,875/yr.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in digital media and advertising, providing iconic products and search solutions to hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

What you will do

• Productionize machine learning models by transforming research prototypes into reliable backend services.
• Design and operate high-throughput, low-latency APIs to power search experiences.
• Manage the end-to-end serving lifecycle for ML-powered systems, including model integration and online inference.
• Develop and maintain large-scale data pipelines for training, validation, and serving.
• Collaborate with data scientists and infrastructure teams to build scalable backend architectures.
• Define production-readiness standards for performance, observability, and fault tolerance.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience building large-scale, highly scalable backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Proven experience designing and implementing service-oriented architectures or backend APIs.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale data processing frameworks like PySpark or Spark.
• Experience deploying and operating services within AWS environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401k retirement plan with company contributions.
• Flexible hybrid work model.
• Education stipends and professional development opportunities.
• Access to 11 employee resource groups fostering an inclusive culture.
• Backup childcare support.