Staff Engineer - User Experience (Backend)

TL;DR

Staff Engineer - User Experience (Backend): Designing and scaling backend systems to support seamless user experiences with an accent on high-performance API architecture and system reliability. Focus on building robust backend services that power patient-facing applications and optimizing data flow for complex medical workflows.

Company

hirify.global is a health technology company focused on proactive, whole-body MRI screening to detect diseases at their earliest stages.

What you will do

• Architect and implement scalable backend services to support user-facing features.
• Collaborate with frontend and product teams to define technical requirements and system interfaces.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of backend infrastructure.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence across the engineering organization.
• Optimize data processing pipelines to improve system responsiveness and user experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience in backend engineering at a staff or principal level.
• Strong expertise in designing and maintaining distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of API design and backend architecture.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Must be based in or eligible to work in Canada (Toronto or Vancouver).

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on technology that directly impacts patient health outcomes.
• Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and technical growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Commitment to work-life balance and professional development.