Senior Backend Engineer - Scalable APIs & Data Infra

Zoom; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoom is seeking a Software Engineer on our platform team to own and deliver full features, building reliable APIs and data infrastructure that shape the customer experience. You’ll collaborate with backend and frontend engineers to design scalable, observable systems that meet product demand.

The role requires 6+ years of backend experience, a BS in CS or related field, and hands-on work with AWS, Postgres, Node.js, and modern stacks including TypeGraphQL and Apollo/Express.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Proven API development and system design experience.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and build infrastructure, data models, and APIs that power core platform features.
• Ship well-designed, testable code with a focus on performance, scalability, and long-term reliability.
• Develop testing and validation procedures and technical documentation.
• Own internal infrastructure and ML systems for evolving customer needs.
• Analyze complex system challenges and deliver scalable, observable solutions.

Skills

Backend systems

API development

Observability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

Postgres

Node.js

TypeGraphQL

Apollo/Express

React

RDS

ClickHouse

Job description

Zoom is seeking a Software Engineer on our platform team to own and deliver full features, building reliable APIs and data infrastructure that shape the customer experience. You’ll collaborate with backend and frontend engineers to design scalable, observable systems that meet product demand.

The role requires 6+ years of backend experience, a BS in CS or related field, and hands-on work with AWS, Postgres, Node.js, and modern stacks including TypeGraphQL and Apollo/Express.