Senior Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Java/Distributed Systems): Building a self-hosted database and optimizing high-reliability distributed systems with an accent on scalability, correctness, and architectural standards. Focus on designing tier-1 services, improving SLOs/SLIs, and solving complex concurrency and reliability challenges.

Location: Remote or Hybrid in the United States (San Francisco)

Salary: $149,400 - $235,000 (depending on geographic pay zone)

Company

hirify.global creates software products designed to unleash the potential of every team through global collaboration tools.

What you will do

• Drive large, complex projects autonomously from technical design through to launch.
• Tackle complex architecture challenges and apply architectural standards to new projects.
• Lead code reviews and documentation, and resolve high-risk bug fixes.
• Partner across engineering teams to implement company-wide initiatives spanning multiple projects.
• Mentor junior team members and influence technical decision-makers across the organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building and developing backend applications.
• Senior-level experience with Java, Python, Kotlin, Go, or Scala.
• Proven track record of owning reliability and correctness in distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with public cloud offerings (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Fluency in database technologies such as TiDB, Postgres, or Kafka.
• Must be based in the United States (consistent with provided pay zones).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work model: choose between office, home, or a combination of both.
• Equitable and competitive compensation programs including bonuses and equity.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources.
• Paid volunteer days to engage with local communities.
• Inclusive culture with a strong commitment to diversity and EEO guidelines.