Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences (Kotlin)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, Core Experiences (Kotlin): Building and maintaining foundational services and SDKs that power the product experience across platforms with an accent on API design and system reliability. Focus on optimizing cloud functions, improving parsing algorithms, and designing efficient cross-platform abstractions.

Location: Must be based in Chapel Hill, NC, USA

Salary: $140,000–$200,000 per year + Bonus + Stock

Company

hirify.global is an AI-powered audio information platform that converts text into audio to make learning easier, deeper, and faster.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Product Teams to scope and deliver solutions via a cross-platform SDK.
• Optimize existing functionality for faster loading and more intelligent parsing.
• Design efficient abstractions and improve system algorithms to enhance user experience.
• Develop and ship cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs using Kotlin.

Requirements

• Strong systems thinking and a belief in end-to-end design simplicity.
• Proficiency in Kotlin Multiplatform (Java experience is acceptable).
• Ability to work quickly and maintain focus within a high-growth startup environment.
• Strong collaboration skills to negotiate and align with designers, marketers, and PMs.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-growing environment with an entrepreneurial mindset that supports risk and hustle.
• Hands-off management approach promoting autonomy and deep work.
• Commitment to building a great asynchronous work culture.
• Opportunity to build products that support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, and low vision.
• Competitive salary, bonuses, and stock options.