Software Engineer (Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Infrastructure): Building and optimizing core database infrastructure for the hirify.global platform with an accent on high-load distributed systems, query performance, and horizontal scalability. Focus on designing critical systems to handle millions of queries per second and solving complex challenges in database reliability.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area or Remote (US)

Salary: $120,000–$290,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly growing database platform provider helping companies manage data at scale through innovative open-source database clustering technologies.

What you will do

• Design and build critical systems for a database platform handling millions of queries per second.
• Collaborate with expert engineers to solve complex distributed systems challenges.
• Work independently to solve engineering and business problems with high autonomy.
• Translate customer needs into robust, scalable technical solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in Go, with experience in languages like Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience with MySQL or other relational databases.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized applications.
• Proven experience building and operating distributed systems at scale.

Nice to have

• Deep knowledge of database internals, query optimization, or distributed consensus algorithms.
• Contributions to open-source infrastructure or database projects.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and observability tools.
• Previous experience in high-growth technology companies.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including base salary, variable pay, and equity.
• Commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
• Culture centered around small teams of high-performing individuals.
• Supportive work-life balance with flexibility regardless of location.
• Impactful work on world-class applications utilized by millions of users.