Senior Software Engineer, Big Data

ZipRecruiter Worldwide (remote)

SeniorRemoteFull-time $170,000 – $240,000 a year

About the role

This is a senior big data software engineering role at ZipRecruiter, remote-eligible worldwide though the description centers on US-based positions. You'd build data processing pipelines, streaming and batch systems, and ML infrastructure powering an employment marketplace serving millions of jobseekers. It's a full-time engineering role on a distributed systems team.

What you’ll do

  • Build data processing and exploration pipelines and ML infrastructure
  • Deploy cloud-based technologies for critical projects
  • Write, test, instrument and deploy code to a Kubernetes environment
  • Help drive innovation and evolution of the ZipRecruiter platform

What they’re looking for

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience focused on Python and big data technologies
  • Experience with Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, Hive or similar big data technologies
  • Comprehensive computer science fundamentals in coding, OOP, data structures and algorithms
  • Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and/or Kubernetes

Nice to have

  • 8+ years of professional software development experience
  • BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or related field
  • Experience with data integration tools like Apache Kafka, Flume and NiFi
  • Familiarity with Delta Lake, HBase, Cassandra and MongoDB
  • Familiarity with Apache Hudi, Beam, Flink, Google Cloud Dataflow, Amazon Kinesis Data Analytics or Azure Databricks

What’s on offer

  • US base salary range of $170,000–$240,000
  • Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits package
  • Flexible vacation and paid time off
  • Employer-matched 401(k) plan
  • Hybrid work environment, with most US-based positions also able to be performed remotely

Questions about this role

Is this role remote?

The posting describes a hybrid environment where most US-based positions can also be performed remotely.

How much does it pay?

The US base salary range listed is $170,000–$240,000.

How many years of experience do I need?

5+ years of professional software development experience, with 8+ years preferred.

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