Software Engineer, Backend

TL;DR

Software Engineer, Backend: Building and evolving the backend systems that power hirify.global's platform with an accent on server-side features and services that directly impact how clients and providers connect, communicate, and access care. Focus on system design, data integrity, and growing alongside a fast-moving team.

Location: This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work onsite from our NYC, San Francisco, or Seattle hub location three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and travel 2–3 times per year.

Salary: $136,000–$175,000 USD Annually

Company

hirify.global is on a mission to serve as the trusted partner for therapists growing their practice, and patients accessing high-quality care.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and ship backend services and APIs that power core platform functionality for clients and providers.
• Own the full lifecycle of your work — from scoping and implementation through testing, deployment, and iteration.
• Contribute to and improve core platform systems, including those related to data pipelines, service reliability, and business logic.
• Implement and support A/B tests and experiments, from hypothesis through measurement and rollout.
• Investigate, triage, and resolve production incidents and complex cross-system bugs.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Data to deliver well-scoped, measurable solutions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong backend engineering experience, including service design, data modeling, and API development.
• Experience building and maintaining production systems at scale where reliability, data quality, and correctness matter.
• Comfortable working in Python (preferred) with a solid understanding of backend fundamentals.
• Strong execution skills and the ability to deliver scoped work independently.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of working closely with cross-functional partners including Product, Design, and Data Science.

Nice to have

• Experience using AI-assisted dev tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot)
• A bias toward ownership, speed, learning, and continuous improvement

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life and disability coverage.
• Parental Leave & Family Support: Up to 18 weeks paid leave and a new child stipend.
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) program and equity opportunities.
• Meals & Home Office Support: Stipends for home office setup and ongoing funds for meals, with tailored perks for both remote and in-office employees.
• Time Off to Recharge: Flexible PTO, 12 paid holidays, and a full winter break week.
• Mental & Physical Health Support: No-cost access to therapy through the Grow platform, weekly flexible hours for self-care (“Mental Health Mornings/Afternoons”) and memberships to leading wellness apps.