Senior Software Engineer (C++)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (C++): Building and launching AWS-compatible StorageGRID object storage software for AI data lakes with an accent on distributed systems, cloud storage, testing, and automation. Focus on designing large-scale systems, optimizing performance and reliability, and solving complex data infrastructure challenges across Linux, containers, and database platforms.

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; hybrid work with in-office expectations

Salary: CAD 150,450–194,700 per year, plus benefits and potential incentives.

Company

hirify.global develops intelligent data infrastructure, unified storage, integrated data services, and cloud-compatible solutions for enterprise and AI workloads.

What you will do

• Design and architect major StorageGRID systems and software features.
• Implement, unit test, debug, and verify production systems.
• Improve performance, reliability, availability, and serviceability.
• Develop testing and automation capabilities while maintaining clean, maintainable code.
• Mentor and influence peer and junior engineers through close collaboration.
• Support interdependent development and testing activities in an Agile environment.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong C++ development skills plus experience with Go, Ruby, Python, or Java.
• Experience with object-oriented design, network programming, HTTP, AWS S3, and file systems.
• Knowledge of Cassandra/CQL, NoSQL or SQL databases, large-scale distributed systems, and HPC.
• Experience with Linux, containers, Agile development, TDD, and continuous integration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, a master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model combining home and office collaboration.
• Health, life, retirement or pension, paid time off, and leave benefits subject to regional policies.
• Performance-based incentives, employee stock purchase plans, and potential RSUs.
• Company-paid volunteering for up to 40 hours annually.
• Social, wellness, community, and team activities throughout the year.