Staff Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Node.js/TypeScript): Building and optimizing the core builder experience for an AI agent workforce platform with an accent on scalable backend systems and agent orchestration. Focus on designing complex architectures for agent and tool builders and mentoring engineering teams to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

Location: Hybrid in Sydney, Australia (3 days in office required)

Company

hirify.global is building the home of the AI workforce, empowering teams to delegate meaningful work to intelligent AI agents that think, act, and collaborate like experts.

What you will do

• Design, build, and operate scalable backend systems that power AI agent and workflow builders.
• Own mission-critical services and infrastructure from ideation through to production.
• Push the boundaries of applied AI by enabling new agent capabilities and workflow orchestration.
• Influence engineering standards, architecture, and processes as the company scales.
• Mentor and support engineers across the team to raise the bar for technical quality.
• Collaborate with product, design, and leadership to align technical direction with business outcomes.

Requirements

• 6+ years of software engineering experience, ideally in fast-paced, high-growth tech environments.
• Strong expertise in designing and maintaining production backend systems.
• Proven experience at Senior+ scope, driving architecture and influencing multiple squads.
• Deep proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
• Ability to thrive in dynamic startup settings and handle ambiguity and rapid iteration.
• Must be based in Sydney, Australia for hybrid office attendance.

Nice to have

• Experience building systems for enterprise or high-scale users.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs, agent workflows, or AI infrastructure.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to grow with the company.
• AI Productivity Benefit: up to $1200 USD/year for AI tools, courses, and learning.
• Paid parental leave (12 weeks for all parents, additional 6 weeks for birthing parents).
• High-trust, low-ego environment focusing on rapid iteration and customer value.
• Comprehensive office perks including free breakfasts, snacks, and catered team lunches.
• Quarterly team bonding events and various internal social clubs.