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Full Time

Software Development Engineer/ 2 days ago

Zoom Communications
$156,330 - $186,000 /yearly
Application ends: 2026-06-27

Quick Summary

Based in San Jose, California, with telecommuting permitted within the U.S., this full-time role requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 3 years of experience in C/C++ application development, Linux development, distributed HTTPS/REST applications, and scripting (Python, PHP, shell). You will design and implement C/C++ features for the Zoom Mail, Calendar, and Scheduler backend, manage databases handling high request volumes, develop web server APIs, and collaborate with DevOps on Kubernetes deployments. The salary range is $156,330 to $186,000, and immigration sponsorship is not available.

San Jose, California, United States
Full time

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Responsibilities:

  • Work across Zoom stack, developing software ranging from Web Server to business application layer for our distributed, cloudhosted backend.
  • Design and implement (C/C++) features to improve the backend system of Zoom Mail/Calendar/Scheduler.
  • Use modern C++ 11/14/17 features to operate the database which will handle millions of requests per second, while ensuring scalability and security.
  • Design, develop and implement web server APIs (application programming interfaces), enabling efficient and effective operations across web-based services.
  • Develop and deploy rich statistics across code, collaborating with DevOps to reflect the stats in the monitoring dashboard, and integrating alerts to trigger alarms for potential production issues.
  • Collaborate with DevOps to support the timely deployment of services to the Kubernetes cluster.
  • Troubleshoot problems during development and in production, providing critical resource efficient service to resolve issues.

What we're looking for:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Engineering, a related field, or a foreign degree equivalent. Must have 3 years of experience in job offered or related occupation. Must have 3 years of experience in the following:

  • Deploying scalable applications utilizing load balancers and configuring backend services including cookie management, lookup, and forwarding;
  • Utilizing C/C++ to write performant, robust applications;
  • Linux development;
  • Developing distributed applications using HTTPS and REST protocols;
  • Utilizing script languages including Python, PHP, and shell scripting.

Telecommuting work arrangement permitted: position may work in various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. Position does not require domestic or international travel.

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Salary Range or On Target Earnings:

Minimum:
$156,330.00
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.

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.

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.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

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.

Think of this opportunity as a marathon, not a sprint! We're building a strong team at Zoom, and we're looking for talented individuals to join us for the long haul. No need to rush your application – take your time to ensure it's a good fit for your career goals. We continuously review applications, so submit yours whenever you're ready to take the next step.

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