Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure – Mid-Senior Level

Zip

Software Engineer contributing to Zip's Core Infrastructure team in San Francisco. Building scalable systems and enhancing multi-region expansion efforts.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Kubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

KubernetesAI Infrastructureobservabilitydeployment pipelinecost optimizationscalable systemssoftware engineering

Soft Skills

communication skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in PhysicsBachelor's degree in Mathematics