Software Engineer 3 (C++/Rust)

TL;DR

Software Engineer 3 (C++/Rust): Enhancing static analysis engines to expand vulnerability coverage and improve scalability in cloud-native environments with an accent on compiler design and programming language theory. Focus on developing new analysis algorithms, integrating AI-assisted security workflows, and optimizing detection rules in Rust.

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

Salary: $110,600 - $145,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a recognized pioneer in application security, providing SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions to maximize security and quality in DevSecOps.

What you will do

• Design and develop scalable static analysis solutions for large-scale cloud environments.
• Enhance and maintain core analysis infrastructure to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Develop new analysis algorithms and security detection capabilities to expand vulnerability coverage.
• Research emerging software security vulnerabilities and optimize detection rules in Rust.
• Integrate static analysis into AI-assisted development workflows for automated security insights and remediation.
• Collaborate with security researchers and product teams to advance application security technology.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience in C/C++ and/or Rust.
• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Programming Languages, Static Analysis, Compilers, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong experience developing on Linux/UNIX platforms.
• Deep understanding of compiler design, parsers, abstract syntax trees (ASTs), and language analysis frameworks.
• Experience with dataflow analysis, control-flow analysis, taint analysis, or symbolic execution.
• Knowledge of designing high-performance systems and cloud-native services.

Nice to have

• Experience building commercial or open-source Static Application Security Testing (SAST) products.
• Contributions to compiler, developer tooling, or security-related open-source projects.
• Familiarity with CWE, OWASP Top 10, and secure coding practices.
• Experience researching software vulnerabilities and developing detection techniques.
• Familiarity with Java, C#, JavaScript, Python, Go, or Kotlin.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on industry-leading application security technology.
• Engagement with cutting-edge AI-driven security automation and remediation workflows.
• Collaborative environment working alongside security researchers and language experts.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for all employees.