Software Engineer, AI team (all levels)

Zip; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start-up equity

100% health, vision & dental coverage

Catered meals

Flexible PTO

ClassPass membership

Monthly commuter benefit

Team events & happy hours

Home office stipend

Phone/internet reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Fertility stipend

401k plan

Unlimited AI token usage

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a Software Engineer for their AI team, ZipX. This role offers the opportunity to design and build AI-driven procurement solutions, working alongside a small, innovative team.

Candidates should have experience in software engineering, particularly with web applications and APIs, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. A competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $240,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in software engineering.
• Experience with web and API development in production environments.
• Experience with build, test, and deploy tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and build AI products and features.
• Translate complex AI concepts into customer-facing experiences.
• Own features end-to-end from scoping to shipping.

Skills

Software engineering

API development

Web application development

Experience with Python

Experience with JavaScript

Experience with React

Experience with GraphQL

Ability to learn new frameworks

Familiarity with Kubernetes

Interest in AI/ML

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Spinnaker

Prometheus

Grafana

Kibana

Job description

Your Role

As a Software Engineer on ZipX, Zip’s AI team, you will help define what it means to build AI-native product experiences in enterprise procurement. ZipX spans the full stack of AI at Zip — from the foundational infrastructure that powers every AI feature across the platform, to intelligent agents that automate complex procurement workflows, to contract orchestration tools that replace hours of manual legal work with structured, AI‑driven review.

You will ship high-impact features used by enterprise customers from day 1 — working in small, high‑ownership pods where engineers are expected to take complex AI concepts from prototype to production at pace. We sit at the intersection of next‑generation AI capabilities and tangible customer value — bridging cutting‑edge techniques with the reliability and intuitiveness that enterprise users demand. Whether you’re building agentic systems, scaling AI infrastructure, or embedding intelligent workflows into Zip’s core product, you’ll do it with a bias for action, a tight‑knit cross‑functional team behind you, and the opportunity to set the standard for what AI‑first procurement looks like.

You Will

• Design and build highly reliable, production‑grade AI products and features — spanning agentic workflows, LLM‑powered automation, and intelligent document processing.
• Translate complex AI concepts into intuitive, customer‑facing experiences that eliminate manual work and drive smarter procurement decisions.
• Own features end‑to‑end: from scoping and architecture through to shipping and iterating based on real customer feedback.
• Write high‑quality, extensible, and maintainable code that serves as the foundation for Zip’s AI‑first product strategy.
• Build scalable APIs, backend services, and frontend components that bring AI capabilities seamlessly into Zip’s core platform.

Qualifications

• We are hiring software engineers across all levels. Most of our open roles are targeting individuals with at least 2 years experience if past work is highly relevant.
• BS or higher, in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g. physics or math).
• Experience with web application and API development in production environments. At Zip, our stack includes Python, Javascript, React, and GraphQL.
• Experience with industry‑standard build, test, and deploy tools. At Zip, our stack includes Kubernetes, Spinnaker, Jenkins, Kibana, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Ability and interest to quickly learn new frameworks, architecture patterns, and programming languages as needed.
• Experience working at a small company with diverse responsibilities is a bonus, but not required.
• Experience working with API connections with external systems like Jira, ServiceNow, Slack, etc is a bonus, but not required.
• Exposure to AI‑driven automation or interest in working with AI/ML teams to build intelligent workflows.

The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $240,000. The salary for this position is determined based on a variety of job‑related factors that may include location, relevant experience, education, or particular skills and expertise.

Perks & Benefits

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

• Start-up equity
• 100% health, vision & dental coverage options
• Catered breakfast, lunch, & dinner
• Flexible PTO
• ClassPass membership
• Monthly commuter benefit
• Team building events & happy hours
• Home office stipend
• Phone/internet reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility stipend
• 401k plan
• Unlimited AI token usage

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!