mid Software Engineer ic · Posted May 14, 2026

About this role

Zoom is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, SQL, FastAPI.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Jose, CA
Posted
May 14, 2026

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Job description

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Responsibilities:  

  • Technical Design and Research: Oversee product backend technical design; conduct research on new features and security enhancements;
  • Collaborate and risk management: Collaborate with the production team on feature prioritization; estimate development efforts and discussing potential risks;
  • Server monitoring and stability: Monitor production server metrics; ensure server stability and robustness;
  • Competitor analysis and feature proposals: Research competitor features; propose advanced features for product enhancement;
  • Core feature implementation: Lead implementation of core product features;
  • Issue resolution and support: Addressing production issues and troubleshooting technical problems; and provide support to customers and the engineering team, including technical advice and code reviews.

What we're looking for:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or a foreign equivalent. Must have 4 years of experience in job offered or related occupation; must have 4 years of experience with the following:

  • Java or Python coding and problem solving;
  • Data structures including Array, List, Tree and Graph;
  • Software design technique such as Object Oriented System Design;
  • Server-side programming languages such as Java or Python; using frameworks like Spring Boot or FastAPI;
  • Build microservices from the scratch and independently managing the full development lifecycle;
  • System design including Web Services: RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or gRPC services for client-server communication;
  • Database management, including SQL, NoSQL, relational, or distributed databases;
  • AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, or IAM);
  • CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, including Docker or Kubernetes;
  • Web security best practices, including OWASP Top 10, authentication, authorization, and encryption; and
  • API design and development, including RESTful APIs and OAuth2.
  • Telecommuting work arrange permitted: position may work in various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. Position requires no domestic or international travel.

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Salary Range or On Target Earnings:

Minimum:

$226,138.00

Maximum:

$332,200.00

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.

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