Software Engineer Co-op (Pixel Serving)

TL;DR

Software Engineer Co-op (Pixel Serving): Contributing to high-scale production systems handling billions of daily requests and massive datasets with an accent on backend engineering and data processing. Focus on learning production-grade development practices, collaborating on mission-critical projects, and solving complex technical challenges within a distributed architecture.

Location: New York

Salary: $31.00–$49.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a leading data connectivity platform that enables businesses to use data effectively while keeping the internet open and accessible.

What you will do

• Contribute to real production systems processing billions of requests and 80+ PBs of data.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle alongside full-time engineering teams.
• Work on mission-critical projects that contribute directly to company success.
• Collaborate with mentors and team members to solve complex engineering problems.
• Learn and apply industry-standard engineering practices in a high-scale environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
• Strong foundational coding skills and a desire to develop industry-ready expertise.
• Proactive, startup-oriented mindset with a focus on ethical and collaborative problem-solving.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and dive into hands-on development.
• Must be available for a 12–24 week Co-op commitment.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Java, Go, or Big Data technologies like Hadoop and Spark.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Familiarity with distributed SQL databases, Kubernetes, or workflow orchestration.
• Experience with frontend frameworks like React or backend tools like Node.js and TypeScript.
• Contributions to open-source projects or previous Agile development experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive orientation training identical to full-time engineers.
• Dedicated individual mentorship throughout the Co-op program.
• Opportunity to transition into a full-time role upon graduation.
• Collaborative and inclusive environment focused on diversity and belonging.
• Exposure to large-scale data engineering challenges in a global team setting.