Software Engineer, Backend (All Levels)

Backend Engineer · Mid · Full Time

San FranciscoUSD 160k – 280k4mo ago
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Role

What you'll do.

Zip is seeking versatile Backend Software Engineers across all experience levels to build core products for their enterprise procurement AI platform. The role involves developing scalable web applications, APIs, and innovative solutions that drive procurement efficiency for leading enterprises like T-Mobile and OpenAI.

Responsibilities

  • Product Architecture: Design and build highly reliable and resilient core products across Zip's product ecosystem, including request management, workflow builders, and reporting dashboards.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product and customer-facing teams to understand requirements and develop thoughtful, innovative solutions.
  • API Development: Design and develop scalable APIs to drive existing and new features for web-based applications, ensuring robust and extensible codebase.
  • System Integration: Create integrations with external systems like Jira, ServiceNow, and Slack to enhance platform connectivity and functionality.

Qualifications

What we look for.

Technical

  • Programming Languages

    Proficiency in Python and JavaScript, with strong understanding of web application and API development in production environments.

  • Web Technologies

    Experienced with React, GraphQL, and modern frontend development practices.

  • DevOps Tools

    Familiarity with Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Jenkins, Kibana, Prometheus, and Grafana for build, test, and deployment processes.

Education

  • Academic Background

    BS or higher in Computer Science, or related technical field such as Physics or Mathematics involving coding.

Experience

  • Professional Experience

    Recommended 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience, with demonstrated ability to work autonomously and solve complex technical challenges.

Skills

Required

  • Web Development

    Strong skills in building scalable web applications and RESTful APIs

  • Code Quality

    Ability to write high-quality, maintainable, and extensible code

  • Learning Agility

    Quick learner capable of adapting to new frameworks, architecture patterns, and programming languages

Preferred

  • AI/ML Experience

    Nice to have

    Exposure to AI-driven automation or interest in working with AI/ML teams

  • Startup Experience

    Nice to have

    Background in small company environments with diverse responsibilities

Tech stack

Languages

PythonJavaScript

Frameworks

ReactGraphQL

Databases

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Tools

KubernetesSpinnakerJenkinsKibanaPrometheusGrafana

Other

AI Integration

Compensation

Pay and benefits.

Base·USD 160,000 – 280,000

Equity·Stock options

Benefits

  • Health Coverage

    100% coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance

  • Equity

    Startup equity offering for employees

  • Flexible PTO

    Unlimited paid time off policy

  • Home Office Support

    Stipend for home office setup and equipment

  • Commuter Benefits

    Monthly commuter benefit allowance

  • Wellness Perks

    ClassPass membership for fitness and wellness

  • Family Support

    Paid parental leave and fertility stipend

  • Retirement Planning

    401k retirement plan

Process

Interview steps.

  1. 01

    Initial Screening

    Review of resume and initial qualifications

  2. 02

    Technical Assessment

    Coding challenge or technical skills evaluation

  3. 03

    Interview Rounds

    Multiple interviews with engineering team members, including technical and cultural fit assessments

  4. 04

    Final Interview

    Meeting with senior leadership or hiring manager

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

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for building Zip’s core products and architecture. 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. 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 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.

Qualifications

  • We are hiring software engineers across all levels. Most of our open roles are targeting individuals with at least 5 years experience if past work is highly relevant

  • 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, and 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.

The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $280,000. The salary for this position is determined based on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant experience, education, or particular skills and expertise.

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

  • 🍼 Paid parental leave

  • 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Fertility stipend

  • 💸  401k plan

  • 🤖 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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