Senior Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Java/Backend): Building and operating backend infrastructure for an AI analytics platform handling over 1 trillion events per month with an accent on extreme throughput and millisecond latencies. Focus on designing resilient distributed systems, optimizing data pipelines, and ensuring high availability with zero downtime.

Location: Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)

Salary: $183,000–$276,000 (San Francisco Bay Area)

Company

hirify.global is a leading AI analytics platform that helps thousands of customers optimize digital experiences using embedded AI Agents.

What you will do

• Lead infrastructure projects from ideation to production.
• Design and build highly reliable, maintainable backend services that scale with the customer base.
• Optimize the performance and cost of data infrastructure as volume grows.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Mentor engineers, drive design and code reviews, and advocate for engineering best practices.

Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, including 2+ years working with Java.
• Previous experience with distributed systems and large-scale backend services.
• Strong foundation in programming, algorithms, and software application design.
• Must be based in the United States (eligible for work in CA, NY, CO, or WA).

Nice to have

• Experience with stream processing, message queues, or Kafka.
• Experience operating production systems on Kubernetes.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Proven track record of leading or mentoring other engineers.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance on select plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, and generous stipends for wellness, transit, and learning.
• Comprehensive parental benefits, including 12 weeks of paid leave and fertility support.
• Mental health and wellness support via no-cost access to Modern Health.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).