Zippy

Principal Software Engineer

Zippy

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Define and communicate company-wide technical vision and strategy.
  • Architect foundational platforms and set reference architectures.
  • Lead multi-year, multi-org initiatives with broad business impact.
  • Establish governance processes (e.g., tech councils, RFC standards).
  • Define company-wide reliability and security posture.
  • Partner with executives to align technical investments with company strategy.
  • Represent Zippy externally as a technical thought leader.

Requirements

  • Visionary systems architect with mastery across multiple domains and paradigms.
  • Proven track record of leading company-level technical initiatives.
  • Deep expertise in cloud architecture, scalability, and resilience.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills at the executive level.
  • 12+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver transformative technical outcomes.
Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary with the potential for annual bonuses and variable pay, depending on your skills and experience.
  • Equity for All: As a part of our commitment to shared success, all employees receive equity in the company, allowing you to share in the growth and achievements of Zippy.
  • Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home in a dynamic, remote-first environment.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-subsidized benefits like STD, LTD, and life insurance for you and your family.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of medical & dependent care FSAs to help manage your expenses.
  • Training & Licensing Support: We invest in your professional growth with resources for training and licensing.
  • Paid Time Off: We offer generous PTO—and we encourage you to use it!
  • Wellbeing Programs: Access a variety of wellbeing resources, including Headspace, Gympass+, Fetch, Spring Health, SoFi, Perkspot, Ladder, and more through our Sequoia Wellbeing Programs.
  • Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support you and your growing family.
  • No Meeting Wednesdays: Enjoy a mid-week break from meetings to focus and recharge.
  • Vibrant Slack Community: Engage with colleagues in our lively remote Slack community, featuring fun channels that connect people around shared interests like travel, pets, sports, food, and more.
  • Career Growth: We believe in promoting from within, offering you opportunities to grow your career with us.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
cloud architecturescalabilityresiliencesoftware development
Soft skills
visionarycommunicationinfluencingleadership