Drimva

Zip

Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure (Mid-Senior level)

$165K–$240K

San Francisco · Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jun 24, 2026

Experience
4 years of experience in software engineering.
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g., Physics, Mathematics).

About the job

Build and operate Zip’s core infrastructure, supporting multi-region expansion and scalable systems.

What you'll do

  • Build and operate global multi-cell architectures for multi-region growth.
  • Own infrastructure components such as Kubernetes platforms, AI infrastructure, observability, deployment pipelines, and cost optimization.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and operation of scalable systems and partner with engineering colleagues on the product roadmap.

What they ask for

  • Strong track record of independently building and operating large-scale platforms or infrastructure.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g., Physics, Mathematics).

Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience with large-scale systems and technologies such as AWS, Datadog, Kubernetes, Celery, Redis, Docling, and DBOS.
  • Effective collaboration with internal stakeholders across multiple time zones.

Pay

$165,000 - $240,000 USD base salary

Tools

AWS, Datadog, Kubernetes, Celery, Redis, Docling, DBOS

AI focus

Own or contribute to AI infrastructure as part of Zip’s core infrastructure.

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First seen Oct 29, 2026 · Last verified Nov 4, 2026 (UTC)