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Senior Software Engineer – Email Engineering

Zendesk is on a mission to simplify the complexity of business and make it easy for companies and customers to create connections.
San Francisco, CA, USAMadison, WI, USAAustin, TX, USA
$145,000 - $217,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer – Email Engineering

Zendesk, a leading customer experience software company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Email Processing team. This role is crucial to Zendesk's flagship Support product, focusing on email channel operations that process millions of daily communications. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in San Francisco, Madison, or Austin, combining the flexibility of remote work with meaningful in-office collaboration.

The role demands expertise in developing and maintaining large-scale SaaS platforms, with a focus on email processing systems. You'll be working with a modern tech stack including Ruby, Golang, and AWS services, handling critical infrastructure that customers depend on for their business operations. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $145,000 to $217,000 annually, plus additional benefits.

As a senior engineer, you'll take ownership of designing and implementing high-quality solutions, contribute to system reliability improvements, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure optimal performance of the email processing infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of relevant experience, strong technical expertise in Ruby and cloud technologies, and a deep understanding of email protocols and standards.

Zendesk offers a rich, inclusive work environment with a strong focus on diversity and equality. The company's hybrid work model balances the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work, creating an optimal environment for professional growth and innovation. This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact on a platform that powers billions of customer interactions globally.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer – Email Engineering

  • Take ownership of designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-quality, efficient software solutions independently
  • Enhance code quality through peer reviews, pair programming, and active knowledge sharing
  • Monitor email processing systems to detect issues early, troubleshoot problems, and resolve production incidents
  • Enhance email system reliability by optimizing code, enhancing monitoring, ensuring security compliance
  • Collaborate closely with customer advocates to identify and fix bugs
  • Develop and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation
  • Provide accurate work estimates and prioritize tasks
  • Uphold engineering best practices

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer – Email Engineering

Ruby
Go
Kubernetes
Redis
MySQL
React
  • Over 5 years of experience designing, developing, testing, and delivering stable software solutions
  • Strong background in building large-scale backend systems using Ruby
  • Proficient in observability tools, preferably DataDog
  • Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure technologies, particularly AWS
  • Experience with infrastructure as code and Kubernetes
  • Experience working with relational databases, key-value data stores, and messaging systems
  • Knowledge of email protocols and standards including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer – Email Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

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