Senior Backend Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Python/TypeScript/Go): Building and optimizing high-scale data ingestion and processing pipelines for a workflow AI platform with an accent on distributed systems and AI inference capabilities. Focus on designing scalable microservices, optimizing endpoint performance, and ensuring system reliability for millions of users.

Location: Remote, must live permanently in a U.S. time zone

Company

hirify.global is a Workflow AI platform that automatically captures and optimizes workflows for over 5 million users across 600,000 businesses.

What you will do

• Design and build backend systems powering core product experiences and next-generation AI capabilities.
• Architect and evolve large-scale data ingestion and processing pipelines.
• Develop services that support AI inference using in-house models.
• Improve the performance of business-critical systems across the platform.
• Deploy and operate reliable systems within AWS.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience building backend applications with Python, TypeScript, or Go.
• Deep experience designing and operating distributed systems in production environments.
• Proficiency with message queues and task orchestration tools (Celery, SQS, RabbitMQ, or Kafka).
• Experience building large-scale data ingestion and processing systems.
• Proven track record of designing, deploying, and maintaining microservices.
• Must live permanently in a U.S. time zone.

Nice to have

• Experience with Django.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Ownership mindset with equity for all employees.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible paid time off and company holidays.
• Paid parental leave and home office stipend.