Software Engineer, Fullstack or Backend (Workflow Zone)

\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Zapier\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're humans who simply think computers should do more work.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eAt \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://zapier.com/about\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eZapier\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, we’re not just making software—we’re building a platform to help millions of businesses globally scale \u003cem\u003ewith \u003/em\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://zapier.com/ai\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eautomation and AI\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Our mission is to make automation work for everyone by delivering products that delight \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://zapier.com/customer-stories\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eour customers\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. You’ll collaborate with brilliant people, use the latest tools, and leverage the flexibility of remote work. Your work will directly fuel \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://zapier.com/zapconnect\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eour customers’ success\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, and as they grow, so will you.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJob Posted:\u003c/strong\u003e 8/19/25\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c/strong\u003eAmericas \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c/h2\u003eHi there!\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eZapier’s \u003cstrong\u003eWorkflow Zone\u003c/strong\u003e is responsible for the core engine that powers our automation platform. As more teams and organizations depend on Zapier to automate critical workflows, we’re investing in scaling the capabilities, reliability, and intelligence of our core product experience.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWe’re hiring \u003cstrong\u003eBackend Engineers and Fullstack Engineers (backend-leaning)\u003c/strong\u003e to join several high-impact teams in the Workflow Zone. If you’re passionate about building robust systems, enabling advanced user workflows, and shaping the future of automation, we’d love to hear from you.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWorkflow Zone\u003c/strong\u003e is where Zapier’s automation magic happens. This zone owns the product experience and execution engine behind creating, running, and debugging workflows (Zaps). We’re focused on building powerful, flexible tools that help individuals and teams automate their work with speed and confidence.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eAs automation use cases grow more complex—especially for Enterprise users—we’re evolving the platform to support more sophisticated logic, scalable execution, and AI-native experiences. This means:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\" Building intuitive and resilient workflow authoring experiences\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\" Expanding execution capabilities and logic primitives\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\" Introducing AI-powered tools for creation and troubleshooting\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"Improving reliability, observability, and control across the system\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWe’re currently hiring for several teams across the zone, including:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEditor Creation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTroubleshooting\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRunner\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkflow Capabilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEditor Creation\u003c/strong\u003e team is reinventing how users build automations—laying the groundwork for a faster, smarter, and more intuitive workflow authoring experience. Rather than iterating on legacy patterns, this team is redesigning the editor's foundations to support new paradigms like AI-assisted creation and more advanced configuration options.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eIn this role, you’ll:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eRedesign and modernize the Zap creation experience with performance, clarity, and scale in mind\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eBuild flexible UI components and configuration flows that support both no-code and AI-assisted automation\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eContribute to foundational infrastructure that enables new editor paradigms and future UX modularity\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eCollaborate across Product and Design to streamline the journey from idea to working automation\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTroubleshooting\u003c/strong\u003e team ensures automations run smoothly—and when they don’t, users have the tools to understand why. This team is focused on preventing, detecting, and resolving workflow errors with clarity and speed.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eIn this role, you’ll:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eBuild systems that proactively detect, surface, and explain errors in user workflows\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDesign clear, actionable debugging experiences to help users fix issues faster\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eCollaborate with Support to turn customer pain points into product improvements\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eStrengthen the zone’s culture of reliability, observability, and resilience\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eIf you enjoy solving messy problems, closing feedback loops, and turning complexity into clarity for users, this is a team where you’ll thrive.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRunner\u003c/strong\u003e team is responsible for reliably executing Zaps—fast. We’re focused on the core infrastructure that powers Zapier’s workflows, including scaling for high volume and reducing latency across millions of executions daily.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eIn this role, you’ll:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDevelop and maintain Zapier’s execution engine, scaling it to handle millions of daily runs\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eImprove system performance, reduce latency, and strengthen failure handling\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDesign and implement execution primitives that power reliable automation\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eCollaborate across infrastructure, product, and platform teams on core system design\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThis is a foundational team at the platform layer—ideal for engineers who like deep technical challenges and shipping resilient, high-scale services.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWorkflow Capabilities\u003c/strong\u003e team expands what workflows \u003cem\u003ecan\u003c/em\u003e do. We’re building system-level enhancements like branching logic, enterprise-aware rollouts, and smarter automation primitives that support more dynamic use cases.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eIn this role, you’ll:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eBuild foundational logic tools like branching, conditional execution, and looping\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDesign and maintain system-level Zaps that power internal automation at Zapier\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003ePartner with teams across the company to deliver reusable workflow primitives\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eEnhance configuration and control surfaces to support power users and enterprise scenarios\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThis team operates at the intersection of flexibility and stability. If you’re excited about enabling new user possibilities through foundational platform work, this is a team where you’ll make an outsized impact.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://zapier.com/jobs/our-commitment-to-applicants/\"\u003eOur Commitment to Applicants\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://zapier.com/jobs/culture-and-values-at-zapier/\"\u003eCulture and Values at Zapier\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://zapier.com/learn/remote-work/\"\u003eZapier Guide to Remote Work\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://zapier.com/jobs/zapier-code-of-conduct/\"\u003eZapier Code of Conduct\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://zapier.com/jobs/working-on-diversity-and-inclusivity/\"\u003eDiversity and Inclusivity at Zapier\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThis is a foundational team at the platform layer—ideal for engineers who like deep technical challenges and shipping resilient, high-scale services.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWorkflow Capabilities\u003c/strong\u003e team expands what workflows can do. We’re building system-level enhancements like branching logic, enterprise-aware rollouts, and smarter automation primitives that support more dynamic use cases.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eIn this role, you’ll:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eBuild foundational logic tools like branching, conditional execution, and looping\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDesign and maintain system-level Zaps that power internal automation at Zapier\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003ePartner with teams across the company to deliver reusable workflow primitives\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eEnhance configuration and control surfaces to support power users and enterprise scenarios\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThis team operates at the intersection of flexibility and stability. If you’re excited about enabling new user possibilities through foundational platform work, this is a team where you’ll make an outsized impact.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://zapier.com/jobs/our-commitment-to-applicants/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"\u003eOur Commitment to Applicants\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://zapier.com/jobs/culture-and-values-at-zapier/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"\u003eCulture and Values at Zapier\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://zapier.com/learn/remote-work/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"\u003eZapier Guide to Remote Work\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://zapier.com/jobs/zapier-code-of-conduct/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"\u003eZapier Code of Conduct\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://zapier.com/jobs/working-on-diversity-and-inclusivity/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"\u003eDiversity and Inclusivity at Zapier\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWe’re looking for experienced engineers who bring:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5+ years\u003c/strong\u003e of professional experience developing software, with a strong emphasis on backend systems.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackend experience\u003c/strong\u003e in Python and Django, building APIs and backend services that are reliable and performant.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Full Stack roles\u003c/strong\u003e: Solid experience with React (and ideally frameworks like Next.js); you’re comfortable contributing to frontend systems when needed.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eFamiliarity with \u003cstrong\u003erelational databases\u003c/strong\u003e like PostgreSQL or MySQL, and an understanding of how to design efficient data models.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eComfort working with \u003cstrong\u003eAPIs and integrations\u003c/strong\u003e, including RESTful APIs, webhooks, and data transformation across services.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eA practical mindset around \u003cstrong\u003eobservability and performance\u003c/strong\u003e, with familiarity in tools like Datadog, Graylog, or similar.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou value \u003cstrong\u003ecollaboration\u003c/strong\u003e, pairing, and async communication in a remote team environment.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou’re customer-focused. Whether internal or external, you care about solving real problems and creating great experiences.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou love learning and are curious about ambiguous or novel problems. You’re comfortable asking questions, digging in, and figuring things out.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou’re versatile and comfortable navigating across codebases, services, or developer workflows to help the team succeed.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou’ve used AI tooling for work or personal use—or you are willing to dive in and learn fast. You explore new tools, workflows, and ideas to make things more efficient, and are eager to deepen your understanding of AI and use it regularly.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow We Work\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eZapier is a 100% remote team, and has been since day one. We value asynchronous communication, transparent collaboration, and work-life harmony. We believe in building systems that scale—both in code and in culture.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eIf you’re passionate about shaping the future of AI-driven automation, and want to work at a company that cares deeply about its people and its product, we’d love to hear from you.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eAt Zapier, we believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us better, which is why we have a non-standard application process designed to promote inclusion and equity. We're looking for the best fit for each of our roles, regardless of the type of companies in your background, so we encourage you to apply even if your skills and experiences don’t exactly match the job description. All we ask is that you answer a few in-depth questions in our application that would typically be asked at the start of an interview process. This helps speed things up by letting us get to know you and your skillset a bit better right out of the gate. Please be sure to answer each question; the resume and CV fields are optional.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eEducation is not a requirement for our roles; however, if you receive an offer, you will need to include your most recent educational experience as part of our background check process.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eAfter you apply, you are going to hear back from us—even if we don’t see an immediate fit with our team. In fact, throughout the process, we strive to never go more than seven days without letting you know the status of your application. We know we’ll make mistakes from time to time, so if you ever have questions about where you stand or about the process, just ask your recruiter!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eZapier is an equal-opportunity employer and we're excited to work with talented and empathetic people of all identities. Zapier does not discriminate based on someone's identity in any aspect of hiring or employment as required by law and in line with our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity. Our \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://zapier.com/jobs/zapier-code-of-conduct\"\u003ecode of conduct\u003c/a\u003e provides a beacon for the kind of company we strive to be, and we celebrate our differences because those differences are what allow us to make a product that serves a global user base. Zapier will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eZapier prioritizes the security of our customers' information and is dedicated to adhering to all applicable data privacy laws. You can \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://zapier.com/legal/data-privacy\"\u003ereview our privacy policy here\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eZapier is committed to inclusion. As part of this commitment, Zapier welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and will work to provide reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"mailto:jobs@zapier.com\"\u003ejobs@zapier.com\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Deadline: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThe anticipated application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later, or if the position is filled.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cem\u003eEven though we’re an all-remote company, we still need to be thoughtful about where we have Zapiens working. Check out\u003c/em\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VzesvLsgVG2RDRPtGvBF8CbcB9ZA-Hsddg0P2ildBb8/edit\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e this resource\u003c/em\u003e for a list of countries where we currently cannot have Zapiens permanently working.\u003c/a\u003e