Sr. Software Engineer (Backend, Python, AI)

TL;DR

Sr. Software Engineer (Backend, Python, AI): Building and scaling backend systems that power AI experiences across hirify.global with an accent on services, APIs, orchestration layers, and platform integrations. Focus on reliable, scalable AI systems in production.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $118,700 - $153,900

Company

hirify.global is leading the transformation of how work gets done by putting data, automation, and AI at the center of every business decision.

What you will do

• Own and deliver backend features in the Python services that power Copilot / Ask hirify.global and adjacent AI experiences.
• Design and implement APIs, service integrations, and orchestration logic that connect UI surfaces, backend systems, and AI capabilities.
• Improve service reliability through thoughtful work on observability, testing, performance, rate limiting, background processes, and operational readiness.
• Partner with product, design, frontend, data science, and platform teams to explore problem spaces, clarify requirements, and ship customer-facing improvements.
• Contribute to software design, code reviews, technical planning, and engineering practices that improve quality and delivery velocity.
• Mentor engineers through thoughtful feedback, pairing, and day-to-day technical collaboration.

Requirements

• 4+ years building production backend systems in Python, including experience with APIs, service integrations, and maintainable application design.
• Experience building or maintaining backend services with frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, Django, or similar.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems fundamentals, including service-to-service communication, authentication / authorization, observability, and failure handling.
• Experience with relational databases, caching, and stateful service dependencies such as PostgreSQL, Redis, or similar technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to own features or medium-sized projects end-to-end, from design and implementation through testing, rollout, and iteration.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with product, design, data science, and engineering partners in ambiguous problem spaces.

Nice to have

• Experience building AI-assisted, LLM-powered, or agentic product experiences.
• Experience with agent orchestration frameworks such as LangGraph, LangChain, or similar patterns for tool-using AI systems.
• Experience with Google Cloud, Vertex AI, Kubernetes, Kafka, or similar cloud-native and platform technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Monthly Connectivity Plus stipend of $150 to support remote work-related expenses.
• Annual $200 home office reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and flexible time off.
• Mental health support and wellness reimbursement.