Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Zip is a procurement platform providing a simple, consumer-grade user experience for enterprise software and services purchasing.
$180,000 - $220,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Finance

Description For Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Zip, valued at $2.2 billion with $370 million in funding, is revolutionizing enterprise procurement with their innovative platform. As a Senior/Staff Software Engineer in the Backend team, you'll be at the forefront of building core products and architecture for a platform that manages billions in spend for industry leaders like OpenAI, Snowflake, and Anthropic.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of technical challenges, from request management and no-code workflow builders to B2B payment processing and system integrations. You'll be joining a world-class team with alumni from prestigious companies like Airbnb, Meta, Stripe, and Google, working in a collaborative environment that values autonomous problem-solving and innovation.

The position offers competitive compensation ($180,000 - $220,000) and comprehensive benefits, including equity, full healthcare coverage, and various lifestyle perks. The hybrid work environment in San Francisco provides flexibility while maintaining team connectivity. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing startup that's creating a new category in a $50B+ TAM space.

The role requires strong technical expertise in backend development, with experience in technologies like Python, JavaScript, and Kubernetes. You'll be responsible for designing and building highly reliable products, working cross-functionally, and contributing to the architecture of a platform that's transforming how businesses manage their procurement processes.

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Responsibilities For Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend

  • Design and build highly reliable and resilient products and features
  • Work closely with cross-functional product and customer-facing teams
  • 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

Requirements For Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Python
JavaScript
React
Kubernetes
  • BS or higher in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding
  • At least 5 years of experience
  • Experience with web application and API development in production environments
  • Experience with industry-standard build, test, and deploy tools
  • Ability and interest to quickly learn new frameworks, architecture patterns, and programming languages

Benefits For Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Equity
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Commuter Benefits
401k
  • Start-up equity
  • Full health, vision & dental coverage
  • Catered lunches & dinners for SF employees
  • Commuter benefit
  • Team building events & happy hours
  • Flexible PTO
  • Apple equipment plus home office budget
  • 401k plan

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