Senior Software Engineer (Kotlin)

TL;DR

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

Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA

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

Company

hirify.global is an AI-powered audio platform that transforms written information into speech to make learning faster and more accessible.

What you will do

• Collaborate with product teams to scope projects and deliver solutions via a cross-platform SDK.
• Optimize existing functionality to improve loading speeds and parsing intelligence through efficient abstractions.
• Develop and ship cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs using Kotlin.
• Improve system algorithms to enhance the overall user experience across multiple platforms.

Requirements

• Strong systems thinking and a belief in simplicity for end-to-end design.
• Ability to iterate quickly and decide between immediate shipments and long-term development.
• Proficiency in Kotlin Multiplatform (Java experience is acceptable).
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Prior experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Culture & Benefits

• High-growth startup environment with an entrepreneurial mindset and support for risk-taking.
• Hands-off management approach providing high autonomy and focus.
• Commitment to a strong asynchronous work culture.
• Work on a life-changing product supporting people with learning differences like dyslexia and ADD.
• Competitive compensation package including salary, bonuses, and stock options.