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About this Software Development Engineer role at Zoom

Zoom · Onsite · San Jose (CA)
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Responsibilities:  

  • Architect and evolve large-scale real-time service frameworks to improve scalability, reliability, and latency performance, leveraging C++ and modern distributed systems design principles;
  • Develop and integrate backend agentic AI solutions to enhance automation, intelligence, and adaptability in real-time collaborative systems—enabling autonomous service orchestration, intelligent data processing, and adaptive feature delivery;
  • Develop standardized next-generation data models and inter-service communication layers for collaborative and interactive applications, incorporating advanced frameworks (e.g., Protobuf, gRPC) and ensuring backward compatibility across releases;
  • Administer the continuous process of software development/integration/deployment utilizing Jenkins, Gitlab, and related;
  • Establish and oversee performance benchmarking strategies, including creation of distributed load generation tools, synthetic test scenarios, and telemetry-based performance analytics;
  • Monitor and troubleshoot cloud services using logging and monitoring tools.

What we're looking for:

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

  • 3 years of experience in C++ for backend service development;
  • 3 years of experience in Realtime communication systems and micro service architectures;
  • 3 years of experience in Protocol Buffers (Protobuf) for data serialization and communication;
  • 3 years of experience developing server-side data management for 2D graphics or similar applications;
  • 3 years of experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitLab for software development, integration, and deployment;
  • 3 years of experience performing performance testing, profiling, and optimization of software systems;
  • 3 years of experience monitoring and troubleshooting cloud-based services using logging and monitoring tools.
  • Telecommuting work arrangement permitted: position may work in various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. Position does not require international or domestic travel.

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Salary Range or On Target Earnings:

Minimum:

$158,104.00

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. 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.


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.


Our interviews are supported by BrightHire, a tool that helps us create a consistent and thoughtful interview experience and may include recordings. Please refer to our candidate privacy statement for more information of how we use your data.

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How this Software Engineer salary compares

This role pays $186,000/yrin line with the typical range for Software Engineer roles.

$147,500 median $187,741 $261,000

Typical range $170,609–$222,000/yr, from 52 comparable Software Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Software Engineer salary insights →

About Zoom

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 Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars, 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 empl

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