Zūm
Staff Engineer, Backend Platform
Redwood City, CA · Staff+ · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$240k-$280kDetected 314 days ago
TypeScriptJavaNode.jsAWSGCPCloud PlatformsCommunication
About the role
- 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.
- Today, more than 4,500 schools rely on Zūm CMX.
- Zūm is backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital, GIC, TPG, and Softbank.
Responsibilities
- Work with 2-4 backend developers to deliver high-quality product features Introduce tools and processes to scale (and accelerate) our development processes.
- Work with the Product and Design team to plan and deliver new product features Improve our existing Backend platform while adding new features and content to our product.
- Hands-on coding while you own the full development lifecycle-from ideation to deployment-and quickly see the impact of your work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science (or equivalent).8+ years of industry experience as a Software Engineer or Staff Engineer.
- Experience with relational and non-relational databases.
- Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages: Node.js, Java, or Python.
- Experience with microservice-based architectures.
- Other skills required to succeed in this role:
- Proven experience building backend systems for enterprise-level applications across multiple platforms.
- Strong hands-on skills in architectural design and backend development.
- 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.
- 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:
Nice to have
- Passionate about working for a mission-driven company
- Experience working in the transportation industry
- Strong experience with NodeJS and Typescript
Compensation
- $240,000 - $280,000 plus stock options.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Wellness, Vacation, and more.
- The targeted pay range for this role in CA, USA is: $240,000 - $280,000 plus stock options.
Company info
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
This listing is sourced directly from Zūm's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.