Senior Software Engineer

Role Description

We’re looking for a passionate Senior Software Engineer to collaborate on building the next-generation AI coding platform. This is a rare opportunity to join an early-stage company founded by Andrew Filev (founder of a unicorn startup) — to help scale it into a thriving, world-changing business. Together, we’re shaping the future of software development — closing the gap between idea and reality, and influencing not only how code is written, but how progress happens across every field that depends on software.

• You’ll take ownership of designing and building key features.
• Our stack currently consists of TypeScript, Kotlin, and Rust, and you may be expected to work across all of them.
• This is not a “just code what’s assigned” role — we’re looking for people with a product mindset, who think deeply about users, bring ideas for product growth, and aren’t afraid to propose and launch new things.
• We value people who make things happen through their own enthusiasm, rather than waiting for managers to tell them what to do.
• Individual contributors hold the highest status — they are the driving force behind the company’s progress.
• You’ll work alongside top professionals in an environment that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience building complex, production-grade applications, including deep expertise in backend development in Java / Kotlin / TypeScript / Python / Rust.
• Strong computer science foundation combined with a deep understanding of modern software architecture and design principles — and a proven record of applying them effectively in real-world, user-facing products.
• Product mindset — you think beyond code, care about the “why” behind the feature, and proactively contribute ideas that make the product better for users.
• Strong sense of ownership — you take initiative, drive projects from concept to launch, and thrive when given autonomy and accountability for outcomes.
• Deep familiarity with AI assistants, a solid grasp of the evolving AI landscape, and the ability to translate trends and capabilities into practical product improvements.
• Experience with CRDTs (Conflict-free Replicated Data Types) or a strong interest in building collaborative, real-time systems is beneficial.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a fast-moving, cross-functional team — communicating clearly, sharing context, and supporting others to achieve shared goals.
• Passion for continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation — you stay curious, adapt quickly, and always look for ways to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Comfort working in dynamic, fast-changing environments — ideally with prior experience in start-ups or early-stage teams where clarity must often be created, not awaited.

Benefits

• Shape the Future of Software Creation: We’re not just improving how developers write code — we’re redefining how ideas turn into reality.
• Massive Impact, Real Ownership: You’ll have full visibility into how your work moves the product and the company forward.
• ICs Are the Core: Individual Contributors are the highest-status role at Zencoder.
• High-Caliber Team & Founder: Work alongside exceptional AI and software engineers, and learn directly from Andrew Filev.
• Global & Flexible: Work from wherever you’re happiest and most productive.
• Aligned Incentives: Our equity plan ensures that when we succeed, you succeed.

Company Description

Zencoder is a universal AI platform focused on integrating generative coding workflows into existing developer tools and infrastructure. The platform supports on-premise, hybrid, or cloud deployment, with air-gapped and zero-VPC options to maintain enterprise security.