Software Engineer, New Grad (2026 Start)

Zip; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech startup in Toronto is seeking a Software Engineer to build core products and architecture. The ideal candidate will work closely with teams to deliver thoughtful solutions and write high-quality, maintainable code. A background in Computer Science or a related field is required, along with experience in web applications and API development. The company offers competitive perks, including startup equity, health coverage, and flexible PTO.

Benefits

Start-up equity

Health, vision & dental coverage

Catered lunches & dinners

Commuter benefit

Team building events & happy hours

Flexible PTO

Apple equipment plus home office budget

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree with a graduation date between December 2025 - June 2026.
• Experience with web applications and API development.
• Ability to learn new frameworks and programming languages.
• Prior internships in a high-growth startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and build reliable products and features.
• Work with teams to understand requirements and ship solutions.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code.
• Build scalable frontend applications.
• Design APIs for web-based applications.

Skills

Web applications

API development

Communication skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

GraphQL

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field

Job description

The simple task of buying software, services, or tools at work has become hopelessly complicated at even the most innovative companies in the world. Today, enterprises spend $120T+ per year globally (>30 times larger than annual consumer e-commerce spend) and rely on vendors more than ever before to run their businesses.

Our cofounders started Zip in 2020 to address this seemingly intractable problem with a purpose-built procurement platform that provides a simple, consumer-grade user experience. Within the last 4 years, Zip has created a new category and developed the leading solution in this $50B+ TAM space. Today, the world’s leading companies like OpenAI, Snowflake, Anthropic, Coinbase, and Prudential rely on Zip to manage billions of dollars in spend.

We have a world-class team coming from category-defining companies like Airbnb, Meta, Stripe, Salesforce, Apple, and Google. With a $2.2 billion valuation and $370 million in funding from Y Combinator, Tiger Global, BOND, DST Global, and CRV, we’re focused on developing cutting-edge technology, expanding into new global markets, and—above all–driving incredible value for our customers. Join us!

Your Role

As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for building Zip’s core products and architecture. You will ship features that will be immediately used by our customers, and will work with a tight-knit team that values open communication and cross-functional collaboration. We move quickly to solve a wide range of complex technical and product challenges. While we are an experienced team that can provide constant guidance and mentorship, we value engineers who can scope and solve difficult technical challenges.

You Will

• Design and build highly reliable and resilient products and features

• Work closely with cross functional product and customer-facing teams to understand requirements and ship thoughtful solutions

• 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

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g. physics or math), with a graduation date between December 2025 - June 2026

• Experience with web applications and API development. At Zip, our stack includes Python, Javascript/TypeScript, React, and GraphQL

• Ability and interest to quickly learn new frameworks, architecture patterns, and programming languages as needed

• Fantastic written and verbal communication skills

• Prior internships in high-growth startup environment

Perks & Benefits

At Zip, we’re committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work.

• Start-up equity

• Health, vision & dental coverage

• ️ Catered lunches & dinners

• Commuter benefit

• Team building events & happy hours

• Flexible PTO

• Apple equipment plus home office budget

We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!