Staff Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (AI): Building and scaling Kubernetes-native research cluster platforms and sandbox infrastructure for agentic training with an accent on distributed systems, workload orchestration, and ML infrastructure. Focus on designing high-performance tools that enable researchers to run large-scale training jobs without managing complex infrastructure.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Sunnyvale, CA or Bellevue, WA

Salary: $207,000–$275,000

Company

hirify.global is a specialized cloud provider delivering high-performance infrastructure for AI and large-scale compute workloads.

What you will do

• Design and build a complete research cluster experience including CLI, job configuration schemas, and Kubernetes operators.
• Own the Python SDK for sandbox infrastructure to enable RL training runs and agent rollouts at scale.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to translate researcher requirements into robust system designs.
• Develop documentation for running popular OSS training frameworks on the platform.
• Solve complex challenges in code distribution, checkpoint-triggered evaluation, and cross-cluster scheduling.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in distributed systems, ML infrastructure, or developer platforms.
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes including custom controllers, operators, scheduling, and CRDs.
• U.S. work authorization (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for export control compliance).
• Proven track record of shipping production-grade infrastructure systems.
• Strong communication skills to work directly with customers and translate technical requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience building internal ML platforms or research clusters at scale.
• Familiarity with agentic AI, RL training, and sandbox isolation techniques.
• Background with Slurm, Ray, or similar workload orchestration tools.
• OSS contributions to Kubernetes SIGs, Ray, or PyTorch.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid).
• 401(k) with generous employer match.
• Flexible PTO and casual work environment.
• Family-forming support, childcare assistance, and mental wellness benefits.
• Equity awards and discretionary bonus program.