[Remote] Sr. Software Engineer (Product Platform Zone, Backend Leaning) at Zapier

Plounérin, Brittany, France

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$170,800 – $224,100Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Software Development, Automation, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have experience building or contributing to developer platforms, SDKs, or open-source tools, preferably published to npm, PyPI, or similar registries. Proficiency in TypeScript and Python is required, along with hands-on experience with OAuth, API keys, JWTs, and related authentication patterns. Full-stack expertise, including experience with API gateways and integration points, is essential. Candidates should also demonstrate experience designing systems for scale and reliability, a strong customer mindset, and the ability to excel in asynchronous communication and self-management within a remote team. Experience with OpenAPI specifications and code generation is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Software Engineer will architect and implement core features of Zapier’s new SDK, focusing on scalability, intuitiveness, and extensibility. They will create documentation pipelines, testing frameworks, and CI/CD processes to ensure SDK reliability and ease of use. This role involves building infrastructure to support both internal Zapier engineers and external developers, defining best practices, coding standards, and release processes for the SDK team. Additionally, the engineer will collaborate with platform, infra, and product engineering teams for seamless SDK integration, take ownership of complex initiatives, guide technical direction, and support peer growth.

Skills

SDK development

Platform architecture

Scalability

Developer experience

Documentation pipelines

Testing frameworks

CI/CD

Full-stack development

Backend development

API design

Automation

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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