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SeniorFull-timeTypeScriptPythonNode.jsDjangoAWSPostgreSQLMySQLGoAI
Salary Range
$132,600 - $179,400 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
Zapier is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Runner team in the Workflow Zone. This role involves building and maintaining Zapier’s execution engine, scaling it to handle millions of daily runs, and improving system performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- →Develop and maintain Zapier’s execution engine, scaling it to handle millions of daily runs
- →Improve system performance, reduce latency, and strengthen failure handling
- →Design and implement execution primitives that power reliable automation
- →Collaborate across infrastructure, product, and platform teams on core system design
Requirements
- ✓5+ years of professional experience developing software, including at least 2 years in a senior-level role
- ✓Strong backend experience, ideally in Python and Django and/or TypeScript and Node.js, building reliable, scalable, and observable services
- ✓Familiarity with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, and the ability to model, query, and optimize data effectively
- ✓Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, building event-driven systems, and working with data integrations across services
- ✓Proven ability to lead complex technical projects—owning design decisions, balancing tradeoffs, and guiding implementation across multiple contributors
- ✓Proactively coach and support teammates, foster growth through mentorship, and contribute to a culture of feedback and continuous improvement
- ✓Navigate ambiguity with confidence—able to clarify priorities, align stakeholders, and drive toward meaningful outcomes even when goals shift
- ✓Use AI tooling for work or personal use—or be willing to dive in and learn fast. Explore new tools, workflows, and ideas to make things more efficient, and be eager to deepen your understanding of AI and use it regularly.
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