Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Golang): Building and scaling core capabilities for hirify.global’s cloud-managed service with an accent on cloud-based metering, billing systems, and distributed infrastructure. Focus on designing highly reliable system software, solving complex concurrency challenges, and mentoring engineering teams to deliver scalable database solutions.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $150,000–$220,000 USD per year (California, Colorado, Washington, or New York City)

Company

hirify.global provides a distributed, cloud-native SQL database that unifies transactional and analytical workloads to power real-time, data-intensive applications.

What you will do

• Lead technical design and implementation for large-scale projects within the cloud-managed service platform.
• Build and maintain robust bookkeeping and metering systems that power cloud revenue generation.
• Collaborate with Product Management to translate business requirements into scalable, resilient system architecture.
• Resolve complex production issues and optimize system performance across distributed infrastructure.
• Mentor engineers on coding standards, architectural best practices, and technical decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally to support product delivery and enhance customer technical adoption.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States
• 4+ years of professional experience developing and debugging system-level software in Golang or a similar language.
• Demonstrated ability to design and build highly reliable, high-performance system software.
• Experience with distributed systems managed via Kubernetes.
• Strong background in environments where scalability and reliability are mission-critical.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• Experience building cloud-native SaaS platforms.
• Background in cloud-based metering, billing, or accounting practices.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as React.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including base salary and potential annual bonuses.
• Opportunity for professional growth with potential leveling adjustments to Staff or Principal roles.
• Collaborative environment focused on end-to-end ownership of projects.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Work on high-impact infrastructure powering global enterprise applications.