Zip
Software Engineer, Backend (All Levels)
$160K–$280K
San Francisco · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Apr 23, 2026
- Experience
- Most open roles target at least 5 years of experience if past work is highly relevant; hiring across all levels.
- Education
- BS or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field involving coding (e.g. physics or math).
About the job
Build Zip’s core products and architecture, including reliable web applications, APIs, integrations, and features for enterprise procurement workflows.
What you'll do
- Design and build reliable, resilient products and features, including scalable frontend applications and components.
- Collaborate with product and customer-facing teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
- Build APIs and write high-quality, extensible, maintainable code.
What they ask for
- Production experience developing web applications and APIs.
- Experience with industry-standard build, test, and deployment tools.
- Ability and interest to learn new frameworks, architecture patterns, and programming languages.
- BS or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field involving coding.
Nice to have
- Experience at a small company with diverse responsibilities.
- Experience connecting APIs to external systems, or exposure to AI-driven automation / interest in working with AI/ML teams.
Pay
$160,000 - $280,000 USD base salary
Tools
Python, Javascript, React, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Jenkins, Kibana
AI focus
Exposure to AI-driven automation or interest in working with AI/ML teams to build intelligent workflows.
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