Senior Software Engineer

Our Core Values: 

1. Build with Intention: 
2. • We stay focused on the work that matters most. No chasing shiny objects. We choose our priorities carefully and follow through with purpose and discipline.
3. Trust and Be Trusted: 
4. • We earn trust by being obsessed with our customers’ problems. We listen, we move fast, and we do what we say we’re going to do, every time.
5. Lift as we climb:
6. • We show up for each other. We share context, lend a hand, and celebrate wins. When we lift the people around us, we elevate what’s possible for all of us.

What You’ll Do: 

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer on this team, you will be a technical leader responsible for building and shaping a critical part of our AI-enhanced product.

• Design, build, and maintain core features across the entire stack, from our React frontend to our Python backend services.
• Architect scalable and resilient systems that can handle sensitive user data and complex, AI-driven workflows with reliability and performance in mind.
• Take full ownership of major features, from initial concept and technical design through to deployment and post-launch support.
• Collaborate with empathy alongside our Product partners, UX Designer, and other engineers to translate user needs into elegant technical solutions.
• Mentor and guide other engineers on the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence through thoughtful code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Champion best practices for testing, code quality, security, and CI/CD to ensure we're building a robust and maintainable product.
• Drive projects to completion, actively identifying opportunities for improvement in our product and processes.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for a seasoned engineer who is passionate about building high-quality, intelligent products and thrives in a collaborative, value-driven environment.

• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of shipping complex, full-stack web applications.
• Previous experience developing AI-powered products or features, with a strong understanding of the product development lifecycle for AI systems.
• Proficiency in modern JS frameworks like Next.js and/or React along with expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Strong experience with a backend language and framework Python (Django, FastAPI).
• Comfort and proficiency using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to enhance productivity.
• Solid understanding of database design and querying, with experience in SQL, PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern DevOps practices (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD).
• A strong product sense and the ability to think critically about user experience and business impact.

Where You'll Be:

We offer flexibility in your work location! For this role, you just need to be based within the US, allowing you to work where you feel most productive.

What Zivian Has for You: 

• A dynamic, diverse, and collaborative work environment.
• Fast-paced startup culture full of growth minded colleagues.
• A distributed team with opportunities for in-person collaboration.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A supportive, non-competitive work environment where the team truly cares about one another.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Flexibility in work location.