Staff Software Engineer - Data Query (Backend)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer - Data Query (Backend): Building a scalable, reliable, and performant analytics platform for observability and security products with an accent on high-volume data processing and resource efficiency. Focus on designing fault-tolerant backend systems for exabytes of logs and terabytes of tracing data to minimize operational costs.

Location: Remote (Must be authorized to work in the United States)

Salary: $191,000 - $224,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides an Intelligent Operations Platform that unifies security and operational data through AI-powered SIEM and log analytics to enhance digital security and reliability.

What you will do

• Design and implement high-volume, fault-tolerant backend systems that process and manage petabytes of customer data.
• Optimize code to reduce latency and resource footprint within a microservices environment.
• Write robust code and ensure quality through automated testing.
• Implement telemetry and logging to track granular cost-per-service metrics.
• Participate in on-call rotations and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks in production.
• Collaborate with the team to respond effectively to evolving business needs.

Requirements

• B.Tech, M.Tech, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of industry experience with a proven track record of ownership.
• Proficiency in object-oriented languages such as Java, Scala, Ruby, or C++.
• Strong understanding of the performance characteristics of common data structures.
• Experience building large-scale backend services and mentoring engineers.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire; no visa sponsorship available.

Nice to have

• Experience in multi-threaded programming and distributed systems.
• Experience with big data or 24x7 commercial services.
• Agile software development experience, including TDD and iterative development.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work environment with a team operating across multiple time zones.
• Competitive annual base salary with eligibility for bonuses or commission plans.
• Equity awards and comprehensive corporate benefits.
• Opportunity to work on a massive-scale platform managing exabytes of data.