Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure (Mid-Senior level)
Hybrid (San Francisco)$165k - $240kFull-timePosted 4mo ago
About the role
Experienced software engineer joining Zip's Core Infrastructure team in San Francisco to own and evolve core infra components (e.g., Kubernetes platform, AI infrastructure) and support Zip's multi-region expansion.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 4 years of experience in software engineering.
- Strong track record of building and operating large scale platforms or infrastructure independently.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g., Physics, Mathematics).
Skills
Required:Software engineeringLarge-scale platforms/infrastructureKubernetesObservabilityDeployment pipelines
Benefits
- 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
Last updated Aug 5, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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