[Remote] Sr. Software Engineer, Developer Impact (Full Stack) at Zapier

Plounérin, Brittany, France

Zapier Logo
$170,800 – $256,100Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SaaS, AutomationIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years of professional software development experience (including 2+ years in a senior or tech lead role)
  • Experience with Python and Typescript
  • Strengths in building resilient backend services and APIs, as well as responsive frontend interfaces using modern frameworks
  • Experience building tools, frameworks, or infrastructure that other developers rely on daily
  • Holistic thinking about developer workflows (from local dev to CI/CD), designing for scalability and maintainability
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development (e.g., AI pair programmers, code review bots, ML-driven CI optimization)
  • Thrives in fast-moving, experimentation-driven environments, using data and feedback to validate ideas and iterate quickly
  • Collaborative approach, working closely with engineers to identify pain points and co-create solutions
  • Strong documentation skills, knowledge sharing, and focus on engineering excellence
  • Strong systems thinking, understanding impacts of decisions in CI/CD, testing, infrastructure, or local development

Responsibilities

  • Join the Developer Impact team to improve developer workflows, tooling, and processes with a focus on AI-powered developer experiences and productivity tooling
  • Take a hypothesis-driven, experimental approach: dogfood lightweight solutions, measure impact, and rapidly iterate
  • Eliminate friction across the software development lifecycle
  • Partner closely with platform and product engineering teams to create seamless, high-velocity developer experiences
  • Build high-leverage internal platform tools using full-stack skills (Python, Typescript, backend services, APIs, frontend interfaces)
  • Experiment with AI and automation to transform developer productivity
  • Identify pain points with engineers (treating them as customers) and co-create tangible improvements
  • Write great documentation, share best practices, and raise engineering standards

Skills

Full Stack
JavaScript
Python
React
Node.js
AI
Automation
Developer Tools
Platform Engineering
Workflows

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

Benefits

Work from anywhere
Competitive salary & bonus program
PTO
Health, dental, & vision coverage
Retirement plan with company match
Stock options
2 annual company retreats
Parental leave
Home office setup stipend
Professional development allowance

Risks

Open-source AI models like MiniMax-01 could challenge Zapier's market position.
Dependency on third-party services poses risks if integration policies change.
Competition from AI-driven automation tools may affect Zapier's market share.

Differentiation

Zapier empowers non-technical users to automate workflows without coding skills.
The platform offers a wide range of app integrations for seamless automation.
Zapier's subscription model provides scalable solutions for small to medium-sized businesses.

Upsides

Increased demand for no-code platforms boosts Zapier's growth potential.
Remote work trends make Zapier essential for distributed teams.
Expansion of integration ecosystem enhances Zapier's industry-specific automation solutions.

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