Software Engineer, Frontend (All Levels)
Frontend Engineer · Mid · Full Time
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Role
What you'll do.
Zip is seeking a talented Frontend Software Engineer to join their innovative procurement platform team, focusing on building scalable, performant web applications that transform how businesses manage software and service procurement. The ideal candidate will contribute to cutting-edge technology development, working with a world-class team to create impactful user experiences.
Responsibilities
- Frontend Architecture: Design and build highly reliable and resilient frontend products and features with a focus on scalability and performance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product and customer-facing teams to understand requirements and develop thoughtful solutions
- Code Quality: Write high-quality, extensible, and maintainable code that adheres to best practices and improves frontend development practices
- API Development: Design and build APIs to support existing and new features for the web-based application
- User Experience: Create beautiful and performant user-facing experiences that directly impact customer satisfaction
Qualifications
What we look for.
Technical
Web Technologies
Proficiency in React, TypeScript, browser APIs, and performance optimization techniques
Development Environment
Experience with industry-standard build, test, and deployment tools including Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions
API Development
Experience with web application and API development in production environments
Education
Academic Qualification
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical field
Experience
Professional Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in modern web app development
Adaptability
Ability to quickly learn new frameworks and architectural patterns
Skills
Required
React
Advanced proficiency in React for building complex web applications
TypeScript
Strong typing and type-safe JavaScript development
Web Performance
Expertise in optimizing web application performance and user experience
Preferred
AI Automation
Nice to haveExposure to or interest in AI-driven automation and intelligent workflow development
Startup Experience
Nice to havePrevious experience working in a small company with diverse responsibilities
Tech stack
Languages
Frameworks
Tools
Other
Compensation
Pay and benefits.
Base·USD 150,000 – 220,000
Equity·Stock options
Benefits
Equity
Start-up equity package offering ownership in a high-growth company
Health Coverage
100% coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible PTO
Unlimited paid time off with a culture that encourages work-life balance
Professional Development
Home office stipend and opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies
Financial Benefits
401k plan, monthly commuter benefits, and phone/internet reimbursement
Family Support
Paid parental leave and fertility stipend
Process
Interview steps.
- 01
Initial Screening
Phone or video call with a recruiter to discuss background and initial fit
- 02
Technical Assessment
Coding challenge or take-home project to evaluate technical skills and problem-solving abilities
- 03
Technical Interviews
Multiple rounds of interviews with frontend engineers, focusing on coding skills, system design, and technical expertise
- 04
Cultural Interview
Interview to assess alignment with Zip's values of ownership, open communication, and innovative mindset
- 05
Final Interview
Meeting with hiring manager or senior leadership to discuss role expectations and team fit
Full posting
Original listing.
About Zip
Here at Zip, we're reimagining how modern businesses function in the age of AI. The simple task of buying software, services, or tools at work has become hopelessly complicated at even the most innovative companies in the world. Today, enterprises spend $120T+ per year globally (>30 times larger than annual consumer e-commerce spend) and rely on vendors more than ever before to run their businesses.
Our co-founders started Zip in 2020 to address this seemingly universal problem with a purpose-built procurement platform that provides a simple, consumer-grade user experience. Within the last 5 years, Zip has created a new category and developed the leading solution in this $50B+ TAM space. Today, the world’s leading companies like OpenAI, Snowflake, Anthropic, Coinbase, and JPMorgan Chase rely on Zip to manage billions of dollars in spend.
We have a world-class team coming from category-defining companies like Airbnb, Meta, Stripe, Salesforce, Apple, and Google. With a $2.2 billion valuation and $370 million in funding from Y Combinator, Tiger Global, BOND, DST Global, and CRV, we’re focused on developing cutting-edge technology, expanding into new global markets, and—above all–driving incredible value for our customers. Join us!
We’re looking for a passionate Software Engineer, Frontend (Mid-level to Senior) to help us build beautiful, performant, and scalable user-facing experiences. In this role, you’ll take ownership of our core frontend architecture and ship features that have a direct and immediate impact on our customers.
You'll collaborate closely with a highly skilled, cross-functional team that values thoughtful design, fast iteration, and clean, maintainable code. Our engineers have a high degree of autonomy and are trusted to take features from concept to production, all while contributing towards improving our frontend practices as a company.
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
3+ years of experience in modern web app development
BS or higher, in Computer Science or technical field
Proficiency in React, TypeScript, browser APIs, and performance optimization
Experience with web application and API development in production environments. At Zip, our stack includes Python, Typescript, React, and GraphQL.
Experience with industry standard build, test, deploy tools. At Zip, we work with: Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Jenkins, Segment, Github Actions, Datadog, Bugsnag and Fullstory.
Ability and interest to quickly learn new frameworks and architecture patterns as needed
Experience working at a small company with diverse responsibilities 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 $150,000 - $220,000. 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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