Software Backend Engineer II (AI)

TL;DR

Software Backend Engineer II (AI): Building and maintaining model serving infrastructure for a world-class detection engine with an accent on real-time data processing and distributed systems. Focus on scaling services to handle 10x traffic and collaborating with ML teams to optimize feature development.

Location: Must be eligible to access controlled technology under U.S. export control laws

Salary: $149,200 — $214,500 USD

Company

hirify.global is a cybersecurity company building advanced technology to identify and stop email and cloud-based attacks.

What you will do

• Architect, design, build, and maintain model serving infrastructure for the detection engine.
• Scale model serving and data processing services to handle 10x current traffic.
• Manage real-time and near real-time streaming pipelines and online feature serving.
• Collaborate with MLE and Data Science teams to execute on detection strategy.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate engineering outcomes and system design.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in data-focused roles.
• Experience maintaining large-scale distributed systems on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with real-time and near real-time data pipelines or streaming services.
• Strong proficiency in computer science fundamentals, data structures, and performance optimization.
• Must be eligible to access controlled technology under U.S. export control laws.
• BS degree in Computer Science, Applied Sciences, or related field.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python, Django, Golang, Postgres, and Kubernetes.
• Background in building scalable, enterprise-grade applications.
• Knowledge of web security (OWASP top 10).
• Familiarity with AI development tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
• Eligibility for bonus or incentive compensation and equity.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, real-world security problems.
• Growth-oriented environment with focus on ownership and impact.