Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Backend): Building and optimizing high-performance compute systems for a data analytics platform with an accent on execution architecture, performance, and systems design. Focus on driving parallel execution strategies, caching, and scaling complex data workflows to ensure fast and reliable user experiences.

Location: Must be based in the US (Eastern timezone) or able to work from the NYC office.

Salary: $221,250 - $348,500

Company

hirify.global is a data and analytics platform that empowers users to explore data and build applications using natural language and code.

What you will do

• Evolve the graph-based execution architecture that compiles and runs user notebooks.
• Design and implement parallel execution strategies and caching to reduce latency.
• Instrument complex systems to diagnose performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate on platform capabilities, including building internal query languages.
• Author technical proposals and mentor engineers on ambitious designs.
• Roadmap long-term technical milestones across quarters.

Requirements

• 10+ years of backend engineering experience with a focus on computation and performance.
• Strong expertise in database/storage optimization and systems architecture.
• Proven track record of solving large-scale systems design problems.
• Must be based in the US (specifically the Eastern timezone for remote work).
• Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript.
• Ability to lead technical work and collaborate effectively in a remote-first environment.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud infrastructure.
• Willingness to occasionally contribute to frontend features.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including market-benched salary and equity.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Flexible paid time off.
• High-agency team culture focused on shipping fast.