[Remote] Sr. Software Engineer (AI Orchestration Zone, Backend Leaning) at Zapier

Plounérin, Brittany, France

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$170,800 – $224,100Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Software Development, Automation, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have experience developing and maintaining production systems end-to-end, including writing frontend interfaces with React/Next.js and backend services with Python or Node.js. Familiarity with API design, database modeling, CI/CD pipelines, and AI tooling like GitHub Copilot or Cursor is expected. Experience with model context protocols or agent frameworks and a background in building platform products with a focus on extensibility and documentation are also required. The role emphasizes platform thinking, empathy, curiosity, bias towards action, ownership mindset, and comfort with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will design and implement features enabling third-party AI agents to connect with Zapier's platform and run activities. This includes building the infrastructure for AI orchestration, developing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for AI agent reasoning and workflow orchestration, and creating AI-powered automation assistants that help users delegate work using natural language. The engineer will also contribute to creating developer experiences and integration pathways for AI-driven systems, ensuring reliability and scalability.

Skills

Backend Engineering

AI Orchestration

Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Workflow Automation

AI Agents

Natural Language Processing

Platform Engineering

API Integrations

System Design

Scalability

Zapier

Automation platform for web application workflows

About Zapier

Zapier connects various web applications to help users automate their workflows and improve productivity. It allows users to create 'Zaps,' which are automated workflows that link different apps to carry out specific tasks without needing technical skills. This platform is particularly beneficial for small to medium-sized businesses and individual professionals who want to save time on repetitive tasks. Unlike many competitors, Zapier offers a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for anyone to set up automations. The company operates on a subscription model, providing different pricing tiers based on the number of Zaps and tasks a user requires, with the goal of making automation accessible to a wider audience.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$1.3MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees