Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure - Mid-Senior Level

Your Role

We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join the Core Infrastructure team in San Francisco, CA. This role will become a key contributor to Zip’s multi-region expansion, and take ownership in one or more of the Core Infra components, such as Kubernetes platform, AI infrastructure and more.

You Will

• Play a pivotal role in multi-region growth by building and operating global multi-cell architectures.
• Assume end-to-end ownership of one or more infrastructure components, including Kubernetes platforms, AI Infra, observability, deployment pipeline and cost optimization.
• Champion technical excellence by leading the design, implementation, and operational excellence of highly scalable systems.
• Partner with engineering colleagues to accelerate and empower Zip’s product roadmap.

Qualifications

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

Nice to have

• Hands‑on expertise in building and operating large-scale systems, utilizing technologies like AWS, Datadog, Kubernetes, and open‑source solutions such as Celery, Redis, Docling and DBOS.
• Demonstrated effective collaboration with internal stakeholders across multiple time zones.

The salary range for this role is $165,000 - $240,000. The salary for this position is determined based on a variety of job‑related factors that may include location, relevant experience, education, or particular skills and expertise.

Perks & Benefits

• Start-up equity
• 100% health, vision & dental coverage options
• Catered breakfast, lunch, & dinner
• Flexible PTO
• ClassPass membership
• Monthly commuter benefit
• Team building events & happy hours
• Home office stipend
• Phone/internet reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility stipend
• 401k plan
• Unlimited AI token usage