Software Development Engineer, Autoplay Experience (Backend)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer, Autoplay Experience (Backend): Building and optimizing high-scale video vending and personalization systems for Prime Video with an accent on low-latency serving infrastructure and real-time ranking. Focus on developing the "Clips" short-form video experience, optimizing ingestion pipelines, and ensuring high availability for hundreds of millions of users.

Location: USA, WA, Seattle

Salary: $143,700 - $194,400 annually

Company

hirify.global is a global technology leader providing a wide range of services including e-commerce and digital streaming through Prime Video.

What you will do

• Design and own systems for autoplay and short-form vertical video experiences.
• Build ranking and personalization systems based on user taste and real-time context.
• Develop scheduling and ingestion pipelines for promotional and clip content.
• Operate low-latency serving infrastructure with strict availability constraints.
• Implement content compliance and maturity-gating guardrails.
• Mentor engineers on system design, code quality, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience in design or architecture of scalable systems.
• Proficiency in C#, C++, Java, or Perl.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be based in or able to work in Seattle, WA, USA.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Inclusive work environment with workplace accommodations.