Software Development Engineer II (Backend)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer II (Backend): Building and maintaining platform services and infrastructure for hirify.global's content distribution ecosystem with an accent on cloud-native architecture, event-driven pipelines, and data orchestration. Focus on designing reliable backend systems in AWS/GCP, scaling services for high-traffic environments, and implementing best-in-class software engineering practices.

Location: USA (Hybrid work options)

Salary: $111,000 - $266,875/yr

Company

hirify.global is a global technology company focused on connecting millions of users to content through innovative digital experiences and robust ad-tech solutions.

What you will do

• Build platform services and self-service capabilities for internal product teams.
• Design and maintain data pipelines for ingestion, enrichment, and content distribution.
• Engineer infrastructure in AWS and GCP, including event-driven pipelines and workflow orchestration.
• Own service reliability by managing production monitoring, logging, and incident resolution.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering leaders on feature strategy and architectural guidelines.
• Define foundational infrastructure for the next generation of platform products.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional programming experience in Python, Go, or Javascript.
• Experience architecting infrastructure in GCP or AWS.
• Strong background in CI/CD, build automation, and version control.
• In-depth knowledge of relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB).
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

Nice to have

• Experience with data ingestion pipelines and workflow tools like Airflow or Temporal.
• Familiarity with schema management and data governance.
• Experience applying AI tooling in production environments.
• Exposure to ML-adjacent systems such as feature stores and model inference.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare and insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with 401(k).
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Education stipends for continuous learning.
• Access to diverse employee resource groups and inclusive workplace initiatives.
• Practical perks including backup childcare.