Senior Software Engineer, Backend (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, Backend (AI): Developing a high-revenue flagship AI ordering product for the grocery industry with an accent on scalable APIs and architectural roadmaps. Focus on designing robust backend systems, mentoring junior engineers, and integrating AI to reduce food waste.

Location: Remote (Must reside in one of the following US states: AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MT, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OR, PA, TX, WA, UT, VA, WI). This position is not eligible for company sponsorship.

Salary: $156,000 - $231,000

Company

hirify.global is an AI platform for grocers designed to reduce food waste and optimize the supply chain for fresh produce.

What you will do

• Lead the design and deployment of highly scalable and robust APIs, making critical architectural decisions.
• Partner with Product, Account Management, and peer engineering teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Contribute to the vision of the next-generation Ordering product and support existing iPad solutions.
• Enforce best practices for testing and releases to maintain high system reliability.
• Guide junior engineers through mentorship and contribute to overall team growth.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to lead projects autonomously through the entire development lifecycle.
• Strong desire to learn new technologies and understand intricate business domains.
• Collaborative mindset for team ceremonies, swarming, and constructive code reviews.
• Must be based in the specified US states; no sponsorship available.

Nice to have

• Experience with Agile software delivery cycles.
• Proficiency with Typescript and cloud technologies, specifically Azure.
• Experience leveraging modern AI-powered tools to accelerate development workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a product with significant positive social impact on climate change.
• Environment of rapid financial growth and scaling enterprise-grade solutions.
• Company values centered on proactivity, kindness, candor, and humility.
• Remote-first work arrangement within eligible US jurisdictions.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunities (EEO).