Staff Engineer, Backend Platform

Responsibilities

• What You Bring To Zūm:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science (or equivalent).8+ years of industry experience as a Software Engineer or Staff Engineer.
• Proven experience building backend systems for enterprise-level applications across multiple platforms.
• Strong hands-on skills in architectural design and backend development.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases.
• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages: Node.js, Java, or Python.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments (AWS or Google Cloud).
• Experience building scalable systems-both vertically and horizontally.
• Proficient in developing APIs for internal and external use with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and security.
• Experience with microservice-based architectures.
• Other skills required to succeed in this role:
• Strong technical experience and eagerness to enforce and establish good coding conventions
• Good planning, organization, and decision-making skills
• Good communication with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders
• Bonus Points:
• Passionate about working for a mission-driven company
• Experience working in the transportation industry
• Strong experience with NodeJS and Typescript

Additional Information

About Zūm: Zūm is revolutionizing mass mobility with its Connected Mobility Experience (Zūm CMX™) system that connects and coordinates people, vehicles, and operations in real time. In the $50 billion student mobility market - the largest segment of the mass mobility industry - Zūm CMX is transforming a daily source of anxiety and disruption into a reliable, transparent, and efficient mobility experience for students and families. Today, more than 4,500 schools rely on Zūm CMX. Recognized globally for its innovative approach and operational execution, Zūm has been named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50 and Changemakers, the World Economic Forum, and the Financial Times' Fastest Growing Companies lists. Zūm is backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital, GIC, TPG, and Softbank. This role is based at the Company's headquarters in Redwood Shores, CA and requires you to be onsite 3x/week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). We will only consider candidates already based in the Bay Area.

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