Software Engineer, Data (AI)

TL;DR

Software Engineer, Data (AI): Building and scaling data foundational layers for next-generation AI features with an accent on multi-modal data pipelines and lakehouse infrastructure. Focus on designing high-throughput ingestion for text, audio, and video to power real-time AI models and interactive avatars.

Location: Must be based in Los Angeles, Palo Alto, or San Francisco

Salary: $180,000 – $220,000 + equity

Company

hirify.global is an AI company focused on making visual storytelling accessible through innovative video creation technology.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain robust batch and real-time data pipelines using Python, Go, Spark, and Kafka.
• Implement data structures and APIs to enable AI features such as PPT-to-video automation and interactive AI avatars.
• Architect and manage data lakehouse solutions using Snowflake, Databricks, or Apache Iceberg to handle unstructured media data.
• Establish data reliability through quality checks, data contracts, and monitoring to prevent production downtime.
• Transform raw multi-modal data into structured data products for consumption by frontend applications and AI agents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer with a strong focus on heavy data processing.
• Proficiency in Python (for ETL/scripting) and SQL (for data modeling).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and technologies like Kafka, Spark, and Snowflake/Databricks.
• Interest or experience in Computer Vision and Generative AI data processing.
• Proactive owner mindset suited for a fast-paced startup environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Comprehensive health benefits and a 401k plan.
• Generous PTO and a dedicated parental leave program.
• Access to state-of-the-art AI technologies and tools.
• Dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment focused on innovation.