Software Engineer, Backend (All Levels)
Backend Engineer · Mid · Full Time
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Role
What you'll do.
Zip is seeking a versatile Backend Software Engineer to join their rapidly growing AI-powered enterprise procurement platform. The ideal candidate will contribute to building core products and architecture, working autonomously to develop scalable solutions that drive innovation in procurement workflows and AI-enabled decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Product Development: Design and build highly reliable and resilient backend products and features for enterprise procurement platform
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product and customer-facing teams to understand requirements and develop thoughtful technical solutions
- API Development: Design and build scalable APIs to support existing and new features for web-based application
- AI Feature Integration: Develop native AI features to automate workflows and enhance decision-making capabilities
- Code Quality: Write high-quality, extensible, and maintainable code that supports the platform's rapid growth and innovation
Qualifications
What we look for.
Technical
Programming Languages
Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, with strong backend development skills
Web Technologies
Experienced in web application and API development in production environments
DevOps Tools
Familiarity with Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Jenkins, Kibana, Prometheus, and Grafana
Education
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical field
Experience
Professional Experience
Minimum 3 years of software engineering experience in production environments
Skills
Required
Backend Development
Strong skills in designing and implementing backend systems and APIs
Programming Languages
Proficiency in Python and JavaScript
System Architecture
Ability to design scalable and resilient software architectures
Preferred
AI/ML Integration
Nice to haveExperience or interest in AI-driven automation and intelligent workflow development
Startup Experience
Nice to havePrevious work in small companies with diverse technical responsibilities
Integration Experience
Nice to haveWorking knowledge of API connections with external systems like Jira, ServiceNow, Slack
Tech stack
Languages
Frameworks
Tools
Other
Compensation
Pay and benefits.
Base·CAD 110,000 – 175,000
Equity·Stock options
Benefits
Health Coverage
100% coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance
Equity
Startup equity and stock options
Flexible Work
Hybrid work model with 5 flexible remote days per quarter
Professional Development
Home office stipend, phone/internet reimbursement, and ClassPass membership
Family Support
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
Additional Perks
Catered meals, team building events, monthly commuter benefit, and Employee Assistance Program
Process
Interview steps.
- 01
Initial Screening
Resume review and initial phone/video screening with recruiting team
- 02
Technical Assessment
Online coding challenge or take-home project to evaluate technical skills
- 03
Technical Interviews
Multiple rounds of technical interviews focusing on backend development, system design, and problem-solving
- 04
Team Fit Interview
Interview with potential team members to assess cultural fit and collaboration potential
- 05
Final Interview
Meeting with engineering leadership to discuss role expectations and candidate's career goals
Full posting
Original listing.
About Zip
Zip is the AI platform for enterprise procurement — built for humans and agents working together. By orchestrating procurement across teams, tools, and suppliers with the help of AI agents, companies can secure the resources they need to innovate faster than ever before.
The world’s most influential enterprises trust Zip, including T-Mobile, OpenAI, AMD, Mars, Dollar Tree, and more. Together they’ve saved over $8 billion and processed over $500 billion in spend. Zip’s team includes product leaders from Apple, Airbnb, and Meta, as well as former procurement leaders from United Health, Sanofi, MGM Resorts, Discover, and NASA.
Backed by Adams Street, Alkeon, BOND, CRV, DST, Tiger Global, and Y Combinator, Zip has raised $371 million, most recently at a $2.2 billion valuation and has been recognized by Forbes Fintech 50, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Inc. Best in Business, and LinkedIn Top Startups.
Your Role
We’re growing quickly and need your help: we launched in early 2020 and are growing by 40+% every month. We have a wide product surface area, covering request management, no code workflow builders, customer-facing reporting dashboards, connections to ticketing systems, integrations with financial systems, B2B payment processing and more.
As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for building Zip’s core products and architecture. You will ship features that will be immediately used by our users, and will work with a tight-knit team that values open communication and cross-functional collaboration. We move quickly to solve a wide range of complex technical and product challenges. While we are an experienced team that can provide constant guidance and mentorship, we value engineers who can autonomously scope and solve difficult technical challenges.
You Will
Design and build highly reliable and resilient products and features.
Work closely with cross functional product and customer-facing teams to understand requirements and ship thoughtful solutions.
Write high-quality, extensible, and maintainable code.
Design and build scalable frontend applications and components.
Design and build APIs to drive existing and new features for a web-based application.
Build the future of procurement by developing native AI features to automate workflows and drive smarter decision making.
Qualifications
3+ years of software engineering experience.
BS or higher, in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g. physics or math)
Experience with web application and API development in production environments. At Zip, our stack includes Python, Javascript, React, and GraphQL.
Experience with industry standard build, test, deploy tools. At Zip, our stack includes Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Jenkins, Kibana, Prometheus, and Grafana.
Ability and interest to quickly learn new frameworks, architecture patterns, and programming languages as needed
Experience working at a small company with diverse responsibilities is a bonus, but not required.
Experience working with API connections with external systems like Jira, ServiceNow, Slack, etc is a bonus, but not required.
Exposure to AI-driven automation or interest in working with AI/ML teams to build intelligent workflows.
Perks & Benefits
At Zip, we’re committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work.
📈 Start-up equity
🦷 100% health, vision & dental coverage options
🍽️ Catered breakfast, lunch, & dinner
🌴 Flexible PTO
🏋️♀️ ClassPass membership
🚍 Monthly commuter benefit
🚠 Team building events & happy hours
💻 Home office stipend
🛜 Phone/internet reimbursement
🏠 Hybrid model + 5 flexible remote days per quarter
🍼 Paid parental leave
🐣 Fertility benefits
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
🤖 Unlimited AI token usage
We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!
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