Software Engineer - Backend (Go, C++)

TL;DR

Software Engineer - Backend (Go/C++): Designing and implementing scalable backend services for a cloud-hosted DuckDB platform with an accent on distributed systems, metadata management, and query lifecycle performance. Focus on building robust infrastructure that bridges the gap between local development and cloud operations, ensuring high reliability and performance under load.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Seattle or San Francisco for a hybrid work model.

Salary: $140,000–$250,000

Company

hirify.global is building a cloud-hosted version of DuckDB to unify local development with cloud operations for data practitioners.

What you will do

• Design and implement scalable backend services using Go and C++.
• Build and evolve critical systems covering metadata, authentication, access control, and query lifecycle.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and maintainability through rigorous design.
• Collaborate on architectural decisions and technical direction across the engineering organization.
• Resolve production issues and participate in on-call rotations.
• Partner with product and frontend teams to deliver cohesive platform experiences.

Requirements

• Must reside in or commute to Seattle or San Francisco for hybrid office attendance.
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems in Go, C++, or similar languages.
• Strong understanding of performance, latency, and fault tolerance in production environments.
• Familiarity with API design, observability practices, and production debugging.
• Product-focused mindset with the ability to collaborate across distributed teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity participation.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees (80% for dependents).
• Flexible PTO policy to support work-life balance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Regular company-wide summits and team gatherings.
• Hybrid work environment balancing office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Hiring process

• Initial 30-minute interview with Talent Partner.
• 30-minute technical screen with a Tech Lead.
• Four 60-minute team interviews.
• Values interview with the CEO/Founder.