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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