Senior Software Development Engineer (Developer Platform)

TL;DR

Senior Software Development Engineer (Developer Platform): Building and optimizing core platform capabilities, APIs, and SDKs for hirify.global's open developer ecosystem with an accent on scalability, reliability, and developer experience. Focus on designing distributed systems, implementing agentic service integrations, and ensuring high API governance standards.

Location: Hybrid (USA, Boulder, CO). Must spend at least 50% of time each quarter in the office or in the field.

Salary: $168,500 - $252,700 USD

Company

A Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents.

What you will do

• Execute the technical strategy for the hirify.global Developer Portal and adjacent services to enable external partners.
• Lead the design and implementation of key platform components, including APIs, SDKs, and agentic service integrations.
• Collaborate with principal engineers and product managers to translate growth goals into executable engineering work.
• Uphold API governance, including versioning, backward compatibility, and security standards for public-facing surfaces.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, design feedback, and pairing.
• Contribute to architectural build-vs-integrate decisions based on scale and maintainability.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with senior-level ownership of production web or platform services.
• 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying distributed systems.
• Experience building capabilities for developer platforms, portals, or external-facing surfaces for third-party developers.
• Hands-on experience operating cloud-native services (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and Kubernetes.
• Experience with modern web technologies and APIs (TypeScript/JavaScript, React, REST/GraphQL).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• Exposure to agentic AI capabilities, LLM-backed services, or agent frameworks (e.g., MCP).
• Familiarity with enterprise HCM, talent, or workforce management domains.
• Experience in multi-product or multi-tenant SaaS environments.
• Interest in developer relations or technical writing for docs and guides.
• Relevant cloud certifications (GKE, AWS Solutions Architect, etc.).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible "Flex Work" approach combining in-person time and remote work.
• Culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.
• Total compensation package including the hirify.global Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants.
• Commitment to professional growth with tools and support for long-term development.
• Inclusive and accessible hiring environment.