Senior Backend Engineer: APIs & Data Infra (Remote)

Zoom

Dover (DE)

Hybrid

USD 99,000 - 229,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Zoom is seeking a Software Engineer for the platform team to own and deliver backend features, building scalable APIs and data infrastructure that power customer experiences. You will work with experienced engineers, focusing on performance, observability, and reliability, shaping the foundation used across GTM and other product areas.

This role offers a hybrid work model in the United States with compensation aligned to market and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend systems and API development.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Solid hands‑on experience with AWS, Postgres, and Node.js, including production‑level deployment and operations.
Proficiency across the application stack: TypeGraphQL, Apollo/Express, React, RDS, and ClickHouse.
Demonstrated ownership of large‑scale backend projects, with genuine pride in craft and code quality.

Responsibilities

Design and build infrastructure, data models, and APIs that power core platform features and resolve real customer problems at scale.
Ship well-designed, testable code with a consistent focus on performance, scalability, and long‑term reliability.
Build and maintain software testing, validation procedures, and technical documentation that uphold engineering quality standards.
Own core internal infrastructure and ML systems, ensuring they reliably serve the evolving needs of customers and cross‑functional teams.
Analyze complex system challenges and deliver simple, elegant solutions that account for observability, SLA commitments, and long‑term scalability.