Senior Backend Software Engineer (Foundations)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Foundations): Building and evolving core application-level infrastructure for a data platform with an accent on API design, realtime transport, and shared backend frameworks. Focus on designing robust, reusable systems, improving system reliability, and scaling backend architecture to support product development.

Location: Must be based in the US (SF, NYC, or Remote)

Salary: $215,000 - $270,000

Company

hirify.global is a data and analytics platform that empowers users to explore data using natural language, code, and visual interfaces.

What you will do

• Design and build backend frameworks and services used across the company.
• Own and evolve critical shared systems, including APIs, realtime transport, and job orchestration.
• Improve reliability, performance, observability, and security of foundational backend infrastructure.
• Partner with product teams to turn recurring needs into shared abstractions.
• Lead technical design discussions and help set architectural direction.
• Drive refactors, migrations, and system upgrades that reduce long-term complexity.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong backend focus.
• Must be based in the US.
• Experience working with TypeScript/Node.js and SQL.
• Strong understanding of API design, distributed systems, and asynchronous workflows.
• Experience working with relational databases and data modeling at scale.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).

Nice to have

• Experience with Python.
• Hands-on experience with GraphQL, WebSockets, BullMQ, or Temporal.
• Familiarity with observability tooling (metrics, tracing, logging).
• Background in data platforms, developer tools, or collaborative systems.
• Experience with frontend technologies (e.g. React, TypeScript) for end-to-end context.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including market-benched salary and equity.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Flexible paid time off.
• High-agency team environment that prioritizes shipping fast.