Senior Backend Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (AI): Building and optimizing backend services for family-focused platforms with an accent on AI-native development and agent orchestration. Focus on designing robust specifications, reviewing AI-generated code, and ensuring system reliability across a rotational product environment.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Compensation: $120,000–$140,000 / year

Company

hirify.global builds technology that helps families manage everyday routines and navigate life’s biggest transitions through a portfolio of trusted brands.

What you will do

• Orchestrate AI agents to deliver features and validate outcomes.
• Author detailed specifications for agent-driven development.
• Review and calibrate AI-generated code for edge cases and architectural integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a rotational capacity across multiple products.
• Architect solutions for complex backend problems and scale existing services.
• Ship features continuously to production using an AI-integrated SDLC.

Requirements

• Must be located in the United States
• 5+ years of production software engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in a statically typed backend language (Java preferred; Kotlin, C#, or Go acceptable).
• Fluency in spec-driven development and hands-on use of AI coding agents.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, ORM technologies, and API design.
• Proven experience delivering software from inception to production.

Nice to have

• Background in Java/Spring/Spring Boot.
• Full-stack experience with React, iOS, or Android.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Kafka.
• Experience in family or legal technology environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 99% for family members.
• 401k plan with up to 4% match and immediate vesting.
• Generous paid time off including holidays, winter break, and floating holidays.
• Learning and development stipend.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible, fully remote work environment.

Hiring process

• Recruiter phone interview.
• Hiring manager Zoom interview.
• Team interview.