Staff Backend Engineer - Remote

Overview

Zencoder is building the next generation of AI coding agents — advanced tools that supercharge developer workflows and elevate engineering impact. Our mission is to transform how software is built by equipping developers with AI-powered tools that boost productivity, improve code quality, and unlock creativity.

In Short

• Join Zencoder as a Staff Software Engineer.
• Drive technical direction and set high standards for system design.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams.
• Be hands-on in writing code and prototyping.
• Lead design discussions for high-impact projects.
• Evaluate trade-offs across performance and scalability.
• Guide and mentor other engineers.
• Influence engineering culture and best practices.
• Work in a high-growth AI startup.
• Participate in equity plans.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Expert in Go, Python, or JVM-based languages.
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud architecture.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex systems.
• Deep understanding of the SDLC and CI/CD.
• Curiosity and a willingness to challenge assumptions.

Benefits

• Impact on the future of software development.
• Growth potential in a high-growth AI startup.
• Collaboration with experienced engineers.
• Equity participation.
• Flexibility to work where you are most productive.