Software Engineer

Posted 9 Days Ago
San Jose, CA
88K-186K
Entry level
Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Software
The Role
As a Software Engineer at Zoom, you will design and implement backend features, build RESTful APIs, and ensure system performance and scalability.
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What you can expect

As a Software Engineer at Zoom, you'll contribute to our distributed, cloud-hosted backend and software stack components. You'll have the chance to work on various exciting components.

About the team

Zoom is experiencing rapid growth in all aspects revenue, workforce, innovation, and customer base. Led by Eric S. Yuan, the top-rated CEO on Glassdoor, Zoom fosters a unique culture that makes it an exceptional workplace. We are currently expanding our teams across the organization to accommodate this growth.

Responsibilities

  • Designing and implementing (C/C++) features to optimize Zoom Mail/Calendar/Scheduler's backend system, using modern C++ 11/14/17 for efficient BigData database management (NoSQL database hbase).

  • Ensuring code is performant, scalable, secure, and resource-efficient (optimized for memory and CPU).

  • Building and maintaining RESTful APIs, and integrate them with the Apache web server.

  • Deploying services to Kubernetes clusters with flexible configuration and robust monitoring.

  • Collaborating with DevOps to set up dashboards, metrics, and alerts for production health and troubleshooting.

  • Using tools like GFlags, GLogger, GDB, and tcpdump to debug and maintain services.

What we’re looking for

  • Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field. (Minimum: BS + 6 months of industry experience)

  • Have a solid background in C/C++ development with a focus on backend systems.

  • Have solid computer science fundamentals (OS, algorithms, data structures, compilers, databases).

  • Be comfortable developing in Linux environments.

  • Have expertise with HTTP and building REST APIs.

  • Have experience with scripting languages (Python, PHP, shell), distributed systems, and DevOps workflows.

Salary Range or On Target Earnings:

Minimum:

$87 600,00

Maximum:

$186 000,00

In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.

Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.

We also have a location based compensation structure;  there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations

At Zoom, we offer a window of at least 5 days for you to apply because we believe in giving you every opportunity. Below is the potential closing date, just in case you want to mark it on your calendar. We look forward to receiving your application!

Anticipated Position Close Date:

04/24/25

Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.

Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.

About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Our Commitment​

At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step.

If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.

Top Skills

Apache
C++
Hbase
Kubernetes
Linux
NoSQL
PHP
Python
Restful Apis
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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
11,053 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Bring teams together, reimagine workspaces, engage new audiences, and delight your customers –– all on the Zoom platform you know and love. 💙

Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out on a mission to make video communications frictionless and secure by building the world’s best video product for the enterprise, but we didn’t stop there. With products like AI Companion, Team Chat, Contact Center, Phone, Events, Rooms, Webinar, and more, we bring innovation to a wide variety of customers, from the conference room to the classroom, from doctor’s offices to financial institutions to government agencies, from global brands to small businesses.

We do what we do because of our core value of Care: care for our community, our customers, our company, our teammates, and ourselves. Our global employees help our customers meet happier, communicate better, and create meaningful connections the world over. Zoomies are problem-solvers and self-starters, working hard to get results and moving quickly to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Here, you’ll work across teams to dig deep into impactful projects that are changing the way people communicate, and find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Learn more about careers at Zoom by visiting our careers site: https://careers.zoom.us/home

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