Staff or Principal Software Engineer (Distributed Systems)

TL;DR

Staff or Principal Software Engineer (Distributed Systems): Building and maintaining a full-stack app platform's core infrastructure with an accent on distributed systems, database internals, and synchronization layers. Focus on designing scalable storage layers, managing ephemeral state, and establishing high-level engineering standards for a fast-growing startup.

Location: Primarily in-person in San Francisco (remote possibilities available for highly experienced candidates)

Salary: > $240,000 + equity + benefits

Company

hirify.global is a startup transforming app development by providing a full-stack platform that removes the need for a dedicated backend team.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain hirify.global’s global cloud infrastructure.
• Investigate and improve the performance and reliability of core systems.
• Own architectural decisions for the database and synchronization layers.
• Help establish technical direction and engineering standards as the company grows.
• Write high-performance systems and database code.
• Collaborate closely with the CTO on critical technical decisions.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in backend or systems engineering.
• Experience building and scaling mission-critical large-scale systems.
• Strong systems judgment regarding trade-offs and architectural simplicity.
• Experience working in fast-moving startup environments where requirements shift.
• Ability to write high-quality code.
• Interest in working in-person at the San Francisco office

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Rust.
• Experience with OLTP databases.

Culture & Benefits

• High-ownership culture that values simplicity and leveraged work.
• Collaborative environment with a passionate, friendly team.
• Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
• Engineering culture focused on deep thinking and avoiding blind adherence to industry "best practices".
• Commitment to reliability and user-first approach, including occasional on-call duties.