Full-Time
Lead Software Engineer
Real-Time Events
Zeta Global
1,001-5,000 employees
AI-driven marketing platform for enterprises
Compensation Overview
$200k - $210k/yr
Remote in USA
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- Minimum of 8–10 years in software engineering, including Lead/Staff-level work on event, streaming, or data-infrastructure systems.
- Production experience with event streaming such as Kafka or equivalent, Python services and APIs such as FastAPI, and pipeline processing such as Spark/EMR or equivalent where needed.
- Proficiency in designing, deploying, and operating systems on AWS, including S3, SQS/SNS, Lambda, RDS, and similar services.
- Experience with the complete software development lifecycle, from design through production, monitoring, and on-call.
- Fluency in Python or substantial experience in Scala and Java.
- Skill with data stores used around event pipelines, such as Postgres/MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB, or similar.
- Experience with orchestrators such as Apache Airflow.
- A track record of owning high-throughput pipelines in production, including incidents, performance and cost, observability, data quality, and service-level objectives.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, including the ability to explain pipeline design and trade-offs to partners who consume ZMP event data.
- Design, implement, and launch event-pipeline features in production.
- Own architecture for the parts of the pipeline being led.
- Evaluate existing or emerging technologies when they offer a clear cost, latency, or operational advantage, and implement those choices in production.
- Engage in architectural discussions, take ownership of key pipeline projects, and define stable contracts with downstream consumers.
- Mentor teammates through design reviews, code reviews, and pairing.
- Help teammates ship through clear interfaces, solid tests, and production-ready patterns.
- Partner with Product, Data, and ZMP consumer teams to turn service-level agreements involving latency, throughput, and correctness into working systems.
- Instrument services, improve alerting, and personally own on-call gaps.
- Drive post-incident fixes, including root-cause analysis, code, runbooks, and dashboards, and keep the pipeline predictable under load.
Zeta Global provides enterprise-grade marketing technology powered by artificial intelligence to help brands acquire customers, retain them longer, and grow their value. Its core offering, the Zeta Marketing Platform, provides a real-time view of prospects and customers and uses AI to deliver personalized experiences across multiple channels at scale. The platform aggregates real-time data, including behavioral signals and purchase intents, to create intent and churn signals for millions of identities, enabling cross-channel campaign management and measurement. Zeta differentiates itself with a combination of real-time data, a broad identity graph, multi-channel orchestration, and deterministic attribution aimed at delivering measurable marketing outcomes. The goal is to help brands optimize customer acquisition and retention to maximize lifetime value through precise, data-driven marketing at scale.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On August 4, 2026, Zeta raised 2026 revenue guidance to $1.818 billion midpoint.
- Q2 2026 revenue reached $442.8 million, up 43.5%, with positive GAAP net income.
- Zeta's new $1 billion credit facility funds M&A, refinancing, and share repurchases.
What critics are saying
- On July 8, 2026, SDNY denied Zeta's motion to dismiss the securities lawsuit.
- Q4 2026 organic growth slows to 20%, signaling Athena momentum decelerates by year-end.
- Sustained litigation and slower organic growth can collapse Zeta's 2026 AI-infrastructure valuation narrative.
What makes Zeta Global unique
- Zeta's 535 million-consented-profile Data Cloud and SuperGraph give rare identity depth.
- Athena launched March 2026, pushing Zeta from marketing software into AI decisioning.
- The 2026 Palantir Foundry partnership broadens Zeta beyond marketing into business intelligence.
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Unlimited Paid Time Off
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↑ 0%Zeta Global exceeded Wall Street expectations in its second quarter, posting revenue of $442.8 million versus analyst estimates of $420.7 million, representing 43.5% year-on-year growth. Adjusted EPS reached $0.27, beating estimates of $0.19. The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to $1.82 billion at the midpoint from $1.79 billion. EBITDA guidance now stands at $405.2 million, above analyst estimates of $397.4 million. CEO David Steinberg attributed the strong performance to accelerated adoption of Zeta's AI-powered Athena platform and partnerships with OpenAI, Palantir, and Snowflake. These alliances have increased access to major enterprise accounts and drove some of the company's largest deals. Operating margin improved to 3.8%, up from negative 1.7% in the same quarter last year. Billings reached $439.2 million, up 43.4% year on year.
Zeta Global reported 44% revenue growth in Q2 2026, driven by its evolution from a marketing technology company to an AI infrastructure platform. The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance by $33 million. Zeta achieved positive GAAP net income of $8.2 million, compared to a $12.8 million loss in the prior year. The firm's proprietary Data Cloud covers 535 million individuals. The launch of voice-enabled Athena significantly increased user engagement, with voice users interacting 500% more than non-voice users. Operational efficiency improved dramatically, with 90% of new code in Q2 generated through automated AI tools. Zeta closed a new $1 billion credit facility for potential M&A and share repurchases. The company repurchased $29.9 million in shares during the quarter. Management projects political candidate revenue of $7 million for Q3 and $8 million for Q4.
Zeta Global reported second-quarter revenue of $442.8 million, up 43.5% year on year and exceeding analyst estimates of $420.7 million by 5.2%. The marketing technology company posted GAAP earnings of $0.03 per share, significantly above the consensus estimate of -$0.03 per share. The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to $1.82 billion from $1.79 billion, whilst EBITDA guidance of $405.2 million surpassed analyst expectations of $397.4 million. Operating margin improved to 3.8%, up from -1.7% in the prior-year quarter. For the next quarter, Zeta Global projected revenue of $470.5 million, 2.1% above analyst forecasts. Despite the strong results, the company's stock declined following the announcement.
Zeta Global will report its second-quarter earnings on Tuesday after market close. The marketing technology company is expected to post revenue growth of 36.4% year on year, an improvement from the 35.4% increase recorded in the same quarter last year. In the previous quarter, Zeta Global reported revenues of $396.3 million, up 49.9% year on year, beating analysts' expectations. The company has a history of exceeding Wall Street's forecasts. Analysts have largely reconfirmed their estimates over the past 30 days. Zeta Global's shares have declined 1.4% over the last month, whilst the broader sales and marketing software segment has seen share prices rise 2.7% on average. The stock currently trades at $21.49, compared to an average analyst price target of $28.68.
Zeta Global has appointed Trey Campbell as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, effective 27 July 2026. Campbell brings nearly three decades of technology finance and investor relations experience, including positions at Synopsys, Luminar Technologies, and 22 years at Intel, where he spent nine years in investor relations. In his new role, Campbell will lead Zeta's investor relations strategy and serve as liaison to the investment community. He will report to Chief Financial Officer Chris Greiner. Campbell replaces Matt Pfau, who has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis. Most recently, Campbell served as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and FP&A at Synopsys.