Sr Staff Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Sr Staff Engineer (AI): Designing and deploying enterprise-wide architectural solutions, software platforms, and delivery pipelines with an accent on microservices, APIs, databases, infrastructure, and security. Focus on solving complex engineering problems, applying LLMs to accelerate development, establishing technology standards, and mentoring technical teams.

Location: Hybrid work in the United States; associates living within 30 miles of an office location are expected to work in the office three days per week and may work remotely for part of the week. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Salary: $77,000–$170,000 annually, depending on experience.

Company

hirify.global Business Services provides payment technology and education services to higher education institutions, K–12 schools, students, families, and supporters.

What you will do

• Lead and participate in solution design for diverse business and technical needs.
• Design and implement enterprise-wide architecture, software platforms, APIs, microservices, and delivery pipelines.
• Consult with internal and external clients to identify feasible technical solutions.
• Develop and deploy software solutions for complex engineering problems.
• Establish technology and security standards and oversee adherence to engineering practices.
• Provide technical direction, training, mentoring, feedback, and peer reviews across engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of software development experience with advanced expertise in design, coding, infrastructure, and databases.
• At least 2 years of experience as a technical influencer.
• Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases, APIs, microservices, CI/CD, software delivery pipelines, and application infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle, network or server infrastructure, technology and security practices, and business solution design.
• Current and future authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with agile or iterative delivery approaches.
• Knowledge of the latest LLM models for accelerating software development.
• Demonstrated delivery speed in cutting-edge software development.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment focused on flexibility, collaboration, and work-life integration.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA benefits.
• Generous earned time off, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.
• 401(k), student loan repayment, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, and performance-based incentive pay.
• Wellness programs and an inclusive, respectful workplace.