Senior Software Engineer, Workflow – Backend
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Sr. Backend Engineer developing and scaling the execution engine for Zapier's automation platform. Collaborating across teams on system design and implementation for reliable workflows.
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
- You proactively coach and support teammates, foster growth through mentorship, and contribute to a culture of feedback and continuous improvement
- You navigate ambiguity with confidence—able to clarify priorities, align stakeholders, and drive toward meaningful outcomes even when goals shift
- You’ve used AI tooling for work or personal use—or you are willing to dive in and learn fast.
Benefits:
- Offers Equity
- Offers Bonus
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