Software Engineer, Data (Python)

TL;DR

Software Engineer, Data (Python): Building and optimizing a retrieval platform and real-time data pipelines for a livestream commerce marketplace with an accent on distributed systems and streaming architecture. Focus on designing high-performance data processing systems, ensuring scalability of cloud data stores, and integrating real-time analytics.

Location: Must live within commuting distance of New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, or San Francisco hubs

Salary: $230,000 – $290,000 per year + equity

Company

hirify.global is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe, enabling users to buy and sell collectibles and passion-led items.

What you will do

• Lead the development of the retrieval platform to power next-generation systems.
• Design and manage real-time processing pipelines at scale using Kafka, Flink, or Pulsar.
• Drive innovation and define the technical direction for data system integrations.
• Ensure high uptime, reliability, and maintainability through monitoring and incident management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize machine learning, real-time analytics, and content understanding.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency in a server-side programming language, preferably Python.
• Expertise in managing cloud data stores such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift.
• Strong experience with streaming data systems and distributed architectures.
• Experience with AWS or Google Cloud and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
• Must be based in the US within commuting distance of the listed hubs.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k offering with employer match up to 4% of base salary (US).
• Remote work support including home office setup and monthly cell phone/internet allowances.
• Generous holiday policy and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Monthly budget for app dogfooding to maintain a deep understanding of the user experience.
• Family planning benefits, including adoption and fertility expenses.