Software Development Engineer II - Data Processing (Data Platform)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer II (Data Platform): Building and enhancing a central data processing platform to enable fast, reliable analytics and AI capabilities for travel experiences with an accent on system design, API development, and scalability. Focus on integrating AI/ML-enabled solutions, improving platform reliability, and optimizing data pipelines for critical business decisions.

Location: Austin, Texas, USA (flexible work model)

Salary: $119,000 – $166,500

Company

hirify.global is a global travel technology company that designs cutting-edge solutions and a singular data-driven platform to power travel experiences worldwide.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software services, focusing on low-level system design, API design, and data modeling.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to break down requirements and deliver features that improve customer outcomes.
• Write clean, reliable, and maintainable code with comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Diagnose and resolve production issues to ensure operational excellence through monitoring and alerting.
• Integrate and operate AI/ML-enabled solutions to improve platform capabilities and real-world product outcomes.
• Participate in code reviews and adapt quickly to new technologies and frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of relevant professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one modern language such as Java, C#, Python, Kotlin, or Scala.
• Experience designing and implementing APIs, data models, and low-level system designs in production.
• Familiarity with AI-driven systems, tools, or workflows.
• Must be authorized to work in the US (E-Verify participant).

Nice to have

• Experience with scalable and resilient services in cloud or distributed environments.
• Experience with production-scale operations, including monitoring, logging, and incident investigation.
• Contributions to improving engineering practices, such as CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and code quality.

Culture & Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave.
• Wellness and travel reimbursement, including travel discounts.
• International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.
• Flexible work model and access to career development resources.