Principal Software Engineer (Linux/Go)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (Linux/Go): Leading the development of Linux system management and monitoring infrastructure with an accent on low-level system internals and Debian-based tooling. Focus on building robust Golang applications for service observability, package management, and modular system architecture.

Location: Onsite (United States)

Salary: $172,000 - $349,000

Company

hirify.global is a global edge-to-cloud company focused on connecting, protecting, and analyzing data to drive outcomes.

What you will do

• Build and maintain Golang applications for Linux user-space management.
• Develop programmatic solutions for package monitoring and version consistency using apt/dpkg.
• Design observability systems for service health metrics and automated log retrieval.
• Oversee production-ready Debian packaging and dependency management.
• Lead the transition toward modular, service-oriented system architecture.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Expert proficiency in Golang for systems-level programming.
• Deep knowledge of Linux user space, system calls, signals, and IPC.
• Strong understanding of Linux system management including systemd and journald.
• Hands-on experience with Debian packaging internals.

Nice to have

• Experience designing distributed systems or microservice architectures.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation.
• Familiarity with Linux security modules like AppArmor or SELinux.
• Experience with Go application profiling and performance tuning.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and emotional wellbeing benefits.
• Dedicated career development programs and growth opportunities.
• Inclusive culture that values individual uniqueness and flexibility.
• Support for work-life balance and professional growth.