Senior Software Development Engineer

Zoom; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a senior software engineer to design and develop a robust API platform. Candidates should have extensive experience in Java and strong knowledge of asynchronous systems. The position allows for a hybrid work arrangement, providing flexibility in work location and an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a similar role or related occupation.
• Experience with OAuth and JWT for API security.
• Knowledge of large data volumes handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop API specifications using Swagger/Open API.
• Design and implement high-performance Webhooks and WebSockets.
• Troubleshoot and test all features and systems.

Skills

Java

asynchronous communication

architecture design

load balancing

SQL

API security

Kafka

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

MySQL

NoSQL

Job description

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Develop API Specifications using Swagger/Open API;
• Design and develop API platform to connect to various backend systems for seamless data exchange;
• Design, develop, and implement high-performance Webhooks and WebSockets event consumer platform;
• Troubleshoot and test all features, systems, and functionalities of end systems.

What we're looking for:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or a foreign equivalent;
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role or related occupation;
• 5 years of experience in Java programming, including multithreading, concurrency, generics, streams, lambda expressions, design patterns, JVM tuning, etc.;
• Experience in architecture design for clusters and regions handling large data volumes, including cluster deployment, backup, and migration;
• Experience in load balancing techniques and designing scalable systems for large webhook or websocket traffic;
• Experience in authentication and authorization mechanisms like OAuth, JWT, and API keys for securing interactions;
• Knowledge of asynchronous communication using Kafka and handling large data volumes, including partition setup, consumer configuration, and troubleshooting;
• Experience with SQL in MySQL, including transaction management, MVCC, large volume data storage, table and cache design, cluster deployment, backup, and migration; also familiarity with NoSQL databases like Redis, DynamoDB, and Caffeine.

Telecommuting work arrangement permitted: position may work in various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.

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Salary Range or On Target Earnings:

Minimum: $185,000.00

Maximum: $228,700.00

In addition to base salary and/or OTE, Zoom considers Total Direct Compensation, including base salary, bonus, and equity.

Note: Starting pay depends on qualifications and experience, and may vary by location.

Ways of Working

Our hybrid approach combines office and remote work. The work style for this role—Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person—is indicated in the job posting.

Benefits

Our benefits program supports physical, mental, emotional, and financial health, work-life balance, and community involvement. Learn more.

About Us

Zoom helps people stay connected to collaborate effectively. We develop products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars. We foster a fast-paced, innovative environment with opportunities for growth.

Our Commitment

We promote fair hiring and support applicants requiring accommodations. If needed, submit an Accommodations Request Form. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, including qualified applicants with records and those needing accommodations.

If you need assistance due to a medical disability, contact us for support. We view this opportunity as a marathon—take your time to apply and find the right fit for your career. We review applications continuously.