Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure (Mid-Senior level)

Zip is the AI platform for enterprise procurement — built for humans and agents working together. By orchestrating procurement across teams, tools, and suppliers with the help of AI agents, companies can secure the resources they need to innovate faster than ever before. The world’s most influential enterprises trust Zip, including T-Mobile, OpenAI, AMD, Mars, Dollar Tree, and more. Together they’ve saved over $8 billion and processed over $500 billion in spend. Zip’s team includes product leaders from Apple, Airbnb, and Meta, as well as former procurement leaders from United Health, Sanofi, MGM Resorts, Discover, and NASA. Backed by Adams Street, Alkeon, BOND, CRV, DST, Tiger Global, and Y Combinator, Zip has raised $371 million, most recently at a $2.2 billion valuation and has been recognized by Forbes Fintech 50, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Inc. Best in Business, and LinkedIn Top Startups.

Play a pivotal role in multi-region growth by building and operating global multi-cell architectures.

Assume end-to-end ownership of one or more infrastructure components, including Kubernetes platforms, AI Infra, observability, deployment pipeline and cost optimization.

Champion technical excellence by leading the design, implementation, and operational excellence of highly scalable systems.

Partner with engineering colleagues to accelerate and empower Zip’s product roadmap.

Hands-on expertise in building and operating large-scale systems, utilizing technologies like AWS, Datadog, Kubernetes, and open-source solutions such as Celery, Redis, Docling and DBOS.

Demonstrated effective collaboration with internal stakeholders across multiple time zones.

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

🏠 Hybrid model + 5 flexible remote days per quarter

🍼 Paid parental leave

🐣 Fertility benefits

🧑🧑🧒🧒 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

🤖 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!