Zencoder is building the next generation of AI coding agents to transform how software is built by equipping developers with AI-powered tools that boost productivity, improve code quality, and unlock creativity.
Requirements
- Expert in at least one of the following languages: Go, Python, JVM-based (Java/Kotlin) with proficiency in at least two.
- Experience building and scaling distributed systems with reliability and performance in mind. This should cover both compute and data layers and include best practices on the observability of such systems.
- Strong background in cloud architecture and infrastructure design in AWS or Google Cloud environments.
- Demonstrated ability to simplify complex systems and reduce unnecessary technical debt while balancing the need to move fast to compete.
- A deep shift‑left mindset throughout the entire SDLC, with early integration of security, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Act as a technical thought leader, setting a high bar for engineering quality.
- Be hands-on, writing code for new features, prototyping, refactoring existing code to meet best practices, etc.
- Lead design discussions and architecture reviews for high-impact projects.
- Collaborate with product, design, and research teams to define and evolve user-facing functionality with real developer impact.
- Evaluate trade-offs thoughtfully across performance, scalability, complexity, and cost and advocate for clear, maintainable solutions.
- Guide and mentor other engineers, helping them grow while raising the overall technical maturity of the team.
- Influence engineering culture, driving best practices in testing, observability, security, and cloud design.
Other
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering covering multiple large-scale, production-grade systems.
- Strong communication skills with a track record of aligning stakeholders, leading cross-functional efforts, and influencing without authority.
- Curiosity, pragmatism, and a willingness to challenge assumptions.
- Equity: Align your success with ours by participating in our equity plan.
- Flexibility: We hire globally, prioritizing talent over location. Work where you’re most productive and comfortable.
