ZoomInfo

Senior Software Engineer

ZoomInfo$140K — $220K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-8 years of backend engineering experience, focusing on shipped projects over titles.
  • Generalist application engineer capable of working across backend, frontend, or data layers.
  • Proficiency in backend technologies, especially Python, FastAPI, or Node is preferred.
  • Demonstrated product sense with experience on user-facing surfaces.
  • Strong traits of ownership, independence, curiosity, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end ownership of medium-sized initiatives from requirements gathering to production.
  • Utilize AI coding tools daily and contribute insights on their effectiveness.
  • Unblock yourself and communicate decisions, trade-offs, and gather essential feedback efficiently.
  • Collaborate with a small team throughout the development process, shaping the product together.
  • Maintain the quality of what you build, ensuring long-term responsibility for your projects.

Benefits

  • Holistic mind, body, and lifestyle programs for overall well-being.
  • Comprehensive health benefits packages.
  • Work-life balance support with hybrid working options.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skills development.
Full Job Description
About the Team:

We're a small, fast-moving team building the recruiting infrastructure that powers how companies find and hire people. Our stack is Python + FastAPI on the backend with React frontends. The code you write goes directly into the hands of recruiters - real users, real impact, no layers of abstraction between you and the outcome.

We're building a traditional application to help recruiters source candidates, and layering agentic AI capabilities on top of that foundation. It's an early, high-ownership environment where your decisions shape the product.

The Role:

We're hiring one Senior Backend Engineer to own and drive meaningful initiatives end-to-end. This isn't a ticket-taker role. You'll scope work, make the calls, navigate tradeoffs, gather feedback, ship to production, and maintain what you build - collaborating with a small team throughout.

What You'll Do:
  1. End-to-end ownership. You can drive a medium-sized initiative from requirements to production with minimal hand-holding. You unblock yourself, communicate tradeoffs clearly, gather feedback on your plans, and ship. You take long-term responsibility for what you build.
  2. Agentic coding fluency. You use AI coding tools - Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or equivalent - every single day. You have real opinions about what works and what doesn't. This is how our team operates, and we expect you to operate the same way.


What You Bring:
  • 4-8 years of backend engineering experience. What you've shipped matters more than your title or years on paper.
  • Generalist application engineer - primarily backend, but comfortable jumping to the frontend or data layer when needed. You've shipped major projects used by paying customers.
  • Backend technologies - strong engineers learn fast; proficiency in any backend stack is the baseline. Experience with Python, FastAPI, or Node is a plus.
  • Product sense - you've worked on user-facing surfaces and have genuine opinions about them.
  • Strong ownership, independence, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset.
  • Background - you've likely worked at companies like Indeed, Atlassian, Amazon, Google, Apple, or Meta, and you're ready to trade some of that comp ceiling for real ownership and impact.

Bonus points:
  • Startup experience where you owned a domain, paired with big-company engineering rigor.
  • Background in HR tech or the recruiting domain.


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Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate's work location, qualifications, skills, experience and/or training. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range for your desired work location during the hiring process. We want our employees and their families to thrive.

In addition to comprehensive benefits we offer holistic mind, body and lifestyle programs designed for overall well-being. Learn more about ZoomInfo benefits here.

Below is the US base salary for this position. Additional compensation such as Bonus, Commission, Equity and other benefits may also apply.

$140,000-$220,000 USD

About ZoomInfo

About ZoomInfo

A Leader in B2B Data

ZoomInfo has revolutionized how businesses access B2B data since its inception in 2000. With a rich database encompassing over 14 million companies and 120 million professionals, ZoomInfo stands as a pivotal resource for sales, marketing, recruiting, and business development professionals worldwide.

Headquarters and Global Reach

Based in Vancouver, Washington, ZoomInfo's influence spans globally, aiding countless professionals in navigating the complex business landscape with ease and precision.

Career Opportunities at ZoomInfo

A Spectrum of Roles

ZoomInfo's commitment to innovation and customer success fuels a wide range of career opportunities, from technical positions to sales and marketing roles.

Why Choose ZoomInfo

Working at ZoomInfo means being part of a team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the democratization of B2B data.

The Job Application Process

Your Path to ZoomInfo

Navigating the job application process at ZoomInfo is streamlined for efficiency, transparency, and accessibility.

Submitting Your Application

Visit Zoominfo’s official website for information about how to apply. Visit the Ladders’ blog for tips on crafting a compelling application, from tailoring your resume to making a lasting impression in your cover letter.

Available Positions

Roles that Drive Success

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High-Paying Opportunities

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Job Requirements and Qualifications

What ZoomInfo Looks For

Zoominfo is constantly searching for talented individuals with unique skills, experience, and qualifications. If you believe you have the right skills, visit Zoominfo’s website for more information about where to apply.

Skills That Shine

Skills in sales, marketing, and data analysis are always valuable to business. However, it’s recommended you contact Zoominfo’s human resources department for more information about which specific skills they are looking for right now.

Employee Benefits and Perks

Rewarding Your Contribution

ZoomInfo values its team, offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and enrich the lives of its employees.

Beyond the Basics

From health and wellness to flexible work arrangements, explore the benefits that make ZoomInfo a top employer.

Training and Development Programs

Investing in Your Growth

Commitment to employee development stands at the core of ZoomInfo's ethos, with programs designed to foster professional growth and advancement.

Paths to Advancement

Visit Zoominfo’s website for detailed insight into training opportunities that prepare employees for success and leadership roles within the company.

Employee Testimonials

Real Stories of Growth and Success

Hear directly from ZoomInfo employees about their experiences, growth, and the opportunities they've seized during their tenure by visiting their profile on Glassdoor.

A Culture of Excellence

Most accounts describe ZoomInfo's dynamic work environment as a collaborative culture that’s committed to employee satisfaction.
Learn more about ZoomInfo
Size
2,742 employees
Market Cap
$11.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$9.1 million
Founded
2000
Revenue
$476.2 million
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