Software Development Engineer III (Networking)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer III (Networking): Developing and architecting the control plane for next-generation software-defined networks at hirify.global's edge with an accent on high-scale distribution systems and sub-second network state propagation. Focus on leading multi-engineer projects, solving complex concurrency challenges, and ensuring system reliability across a global infrastructure.

Location: Must be based in Sydney, Australia

Company

hirify.global is a global technology corporation and the provider of the comprehensive AWS cloud platform, powering businesses from startups to Global 500 companies.

What you will do

• Lead multi-engineer projects and own team architecture, guiding technology strategy.
• Develop and deliver software systems, specifically control plane components for software-defined networks.
• Make informed trade-offs between short-term delivery and long-term architectural goals.
• Review designs and code to ensure systems are extensible, performant, and secure.
• Collaborate with software and network experts to solve complex problems at scale.
• Coach and mentor engineers while building consensus across teams.

Requirements

• Must be based in Sydney, Australia
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of experience in programming with at least one language.
• 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems.
• Proven experience as a mentor, tech lead, or engineering team lead.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive team culture that values diverse experiences and bold ideas.
• Commitment to work-life harmony and flexibility.
• Access to endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources.
• Supportive environment with employee-led affinity groups.