Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure (Mid-Senior level)

About Zip

The world’s most influential enterprises trust Zip, including T-Mobile, OpenAI, AMD, Mars, Dollar Tree, and more. Together they’ve saved over $8 billion and processed over $500 billion in spend. Zip’s team includes product leaders from Apple, Airbnb, and Meta, as well as former procurement leaders from United Health, Sanofi, MGM Resorts, Discover, and NASA.

Backed by Adams Street, Alkeon, BOND, CRV, DST, Tiger Global, and Y Combinator, Zip has raised $371 million, most recently at a $2.2 billion valuation and has been recognized by Forbes Fintech 50, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Inc. Best in Business, and LinkedIn Top Startups.

Your Role

We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join the Core Infrastructure team in Toronto, Canada. This role will become a key contributor to Zip’s multi-region expansion, and take ownership in one or more of the Core Infra components, such as Kubernetes platform, AI infrastructure and more.

You Will

• Play a pivotal role in multi-region growth by building and operating global multi-cell architectures.
• Assume end-to-end ownership of one or more infrastructure components, including Kubernetes platforms, AI Infra, observability, deployment pipeline and cost optimization.
• Champion technical excellence by leading the design, implementation, and operational excellence of highly scalable systems.
• Partner with engineering colleagues to accelerate and empower Zip’s product roadmap.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong track record of building and operating large scale platforms or infrastructure independently.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g., Physics, Mathematics).

Nice to have

• Hands-on expertise in building and operating large-scale systems, utilizing technologies like AWS, Datadog, Kubernetes, and open-source solutions such as Celery, Redis, Docling and DBOS.
• Demonstrated effective collaboration with internal stakeholders across multiple time zones.

The salary range(s) for this role are below. The salary for this position is determined based on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant experience, education, or particular skills and expertise. This posting is for a current vacancy.

• IC3: $140,000-$160,000 CAD
• IC4: $160,000-$200,000 CAD
• IC5: $200,000-$250,000 CAD
• IC6: $250,000-$290,000 CAD

As part of our hiring process, Zip uses AI-enabled tools to assist in screening and assessing candidates, including resume review and interview documentation. All hiring decisions are made by people.

Perks & Benefits

• 📈 Start-up equity
• 🦷 100% health, vision & dental coverage options
• 🍽️ Catered breakfast, lunch, & dinner
• 🌴 Flexible PTO
• 🏋️‍♀️ ClassPass membership
• 🚍 Monthly commuter benefit
• 🚠 Team building events & happy hours
• 💻 Home office stipend
• 🛜 Phone/internet reimbursement
• 🏠 Hybrid model + 5 flexible remote days per quarter
• 🍼 Paid parental leave
• 🐣 Fertility benefits
• 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 🤖 Unlimited AI token usage