What We're Looking For:

• Experience: 5-12 years of professional software engineering experience (not intended for recent graduates).
• Proven Technical Impact: A demonstrated track record of delivering complex, high-quality backend systems.
• Product Building Experience: You have a history of building and launching robust products or platforms, ideally in a hyper-growth or 0-to-1 startup environment.
• Deep Technical Expertise: You are a hands-on, highly technical backend engineer with proficiency in:
• Python: For building robust backend services and AI pipelines.
• Large-Scale Systems: Experience with distributed systems, large-scale data processing (e.g., Spark), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• TypeScript and React: Experience is a plus for contributing across the stack but is not required.
• Ownership and Drive: You take full ownership of your projects, demonstrating a strong bias for action and the ability to manage complex priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Pragmatic Problem-Solving: You are a proactive and resourceful problem-solver who is comfortable with ambiguity and sees immense challenges as opportunities for growth.
• Clear Communication: You can articulate complex technical ideas clearly and persuasively to stakeholders across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated impact on production backend systems
• Hands-on proficiency in Python and experience with distributed systems, large-scale data processing, or cloud infrastructure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — you will work closely with cross-functional teams and must clearly convey complex technical decisions to engineering peers and non-technical stakeholders

Compensation and benefits

• Flexible PTO policy.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Meals and snacks in the office
• Relocation and immigration support

Zania is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

Compensation: $200K - $250K