Software Engineer (Backend)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Python/Rust): Designing and building scalable distributed backend services for next-generation missile systems with an accent on secure data exchange and high-availability deployments. Focus on hardware-software co-design, system communications, and ensuring robustness in embedded and general-purpose environments.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced defence technologies and next-generation missile systems.

What you will do

• Develop, debug, and maintain backend software for distributed defence systems across embedded and general-purpose environments.
• Collaborate on hardware–software co-design, defining robust interfaces and supporting system integration.
• Design and configure system communications, including device configuration and network integration.
• Perform integration testing, troubleshooting, and comprehensive system validation.
• Optimize deployment processes to enhance system performance, reliability, and traceability.

Requirements

• Technical degree or diploma in software engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Professional experience in backend development, specifically with distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python and Rust.
• Solid understanding of network communication protocols (TCP/IP, FTP, SSL) and UNIX-based operating systems.
• Willingness to undergo a background check as a condition of employment.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in C/C++.

Culture & Benefits

• High-intensity environment with a strong focus on mission-driven impact.
• Culture of challenging the status quo and embracing discomfort as a means of growth.
• Emphasis on transparency, ownership of outcomes, and open communication.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence technology with real-world impact.