Staff Software Engineer (Ruby)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Ruby): Leading technical scoping, design, and implementation of core platform functionality with an accent on large-scale integrations and public-facing API development. Focus on driving architectural decisions, mentoring engineering teams, and solving complex cross-functional challenges in a high-growth cybersecurity environment.

Location: Must be based in the US. The role is hybrid for employees living within a defined radius of a hirify.global office, requiring approximately 30% in-office attendance.

Salary: $220,000–$320,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a leading cybersecurity compliance automation platform backed by top-tier venture capital firms, dedicated to helping businesses achieve and maintain security standards.

What you will do

• Lead technical scoping, design, and implementation of new end-to-end features.
• Perform detailed code reviews and provide technical mentorship to engineering staff.
• Drive architectural discussions and decisions for core application components.
• Coordinate multi-team initiatives and communicate cross-cutting technical strategies.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to solve ambiguous user challenges.
• Establish and guide engineering best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• 8+ years of backend experience with modern languages like Ruby, Python, or Go.
• 6+ years of professional Ruby experience.
• Deep expertise in building large-scale integrations and public-facing APIs.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and dependents.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid family leave.
• Opportunity to join a high-growth startup as a key technical leader.