Internship

Software Engineer Intern

Summer 2025

Posted on 8/30/2024

Zip

Zip

501-1,000 employees

Platform for managing business spend controls

Compensation Overview

$63.46/hr

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
React.js
GraphQL
TypeScript
Requirements
  • Pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g. physics or math), with an expected graduation date between December 2025 - June 2026
  • Experience with web applications and API development. At Zip, our stack includes Python, Javascript/TypeScript, React, and GraphQL
  • Ability and interest to quickly learn new frameworks, architecture patterns, and programming languages as needed
  • Fantastic written and verbal communication skills
  • Prior internship in high-growth startup environment
Responsibilities
  • Design and build highly reliable and resilient products and features
  • Work closely with cross functional product and customer-facing teams to understand requirements and ship thoughtful solutions
  • Write high-quality, extensible, and maintainable code
  • Design and build scalable frontend applications and components
  • Design and build APIs to drive existing and new features for a web-based application

ZipHQ offers a platform that helps businesses manage their spending more effectively. The platform is designed to be easy to use, encouraging employees to engage with it, which leads to better visibility of spending for finance teams. This visibility helps prevent cash leakage and reduces risks associated with vendors. ZipHQ serves a variety of clients, including finance, procurement, IT, and legal teams, by providing tools that streamline vendor management and contract approvals. The software integrates with existing systems and operates on a subscription model, generating revenue through access fees. Key features include dynamic workflows for approvals and compliance, which help avoid duplicate vendors and minimize risk. Customers have reported that ZipHQ has automated their procurement processes and enhanced collaboration among different teams.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$370.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven procurement solutions are gaining traction, aligning with Zip's focus.
  • Zip's new risk orchestration solution addresses growing supplier risk management needs.
  • Significant investment in AI capabilities supports further innovation and expansion.

What critics are saying

  • AI-driven automation may lead to job displacement concerns among employees.
  • Expansion into new regions could expose ZipHQ to unfamiliar regulatory environments.
  • The competitive fintech landscape pressures ZipHQ to continuously innovate.

What makes Zip unique

  • ZipHQ offers a unified platform for purchase and vendor requests.
  • The platform integrates with major ERP and P2P solutions for seamless operations.
  • ZipHQ's solution enhances visibility and control over business spending.

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Benefits

📈 Start-up equity

💸 401k plan

🦷 Full health, vision & dental coverage

🍽️ Catered lunches & dinners

🚍 Commuter benefit

🚠 Team building events & happy hours

🌴 Unlimited PTO

💻 Shiny new Apple equipment

🪑 Generous office stipend for remote employees

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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