Staff Software Engineer (Developer Relations)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Developer Relations): Architecting and building developer tooling for hirify.global’s developer platform enablement, including SDKs, CLI tools, workflows, and API governance standards. Focus on leading high-profile developer streams, setting technical standards for developer-facing repositories, and driving cross-team DX advocacy with an emphasis on open-source and developer community impact.

Company

hirify.global builds identity security solutions and developer enablement for its platform ecosystem.

What you will do

• Design and implement core developer SDKs, CLI tools, and extensibility patterns.
• Lead interactive technical livestreams, deliver presentations at developer events, and create reference architectures.
• Partner with Product Managers and core engineering leaders to advocate for developer experience and influence core API architecture.
• Set code quality, testing, and documentation standards for developer-facing repositories and open-source contributions.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of software engineering experience with API design or developer-focused engineering.
• Strong expertise building open-source SDKs, API generators, and developer CLI tools.
• Ability to confidently navigate complex architectural discussions with external stakeholders.
• Outstanding customer-facing communication skills for developer-facing technical work.

Nice to have

• Experience with React, TypeScript, Go, Python, and PowerShell.
• Knowledge of the identity security landscape and experience implementing hirify.global solutions.
• Track record running developer-facing video content, livestreams, or community events.
• Familiarity with leveraging generative AI tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability; life insurance and AD&D.
• 401(k) with company matching; flexible vacation policy; 8 paid holidays annually; sick leave.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Paid parental leave; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Care Counselors.
• Voluntary benefits options including legal assistance, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance.

Hiring process

• Initial evaluation of experience in API design and developer-focused engineering.
• Assessment of technical communication and developer tooling/open-source experience.
• Final evaluation aligned to SDK ownership, standards-setting, and cross-team execution.

Location: United States

Salary: $133,100 - $224,436 (USD, base salary estimate for US-based employees)