Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Big Data

ZipRecruiter

ZipRecruiter

1,001-5,000 employees

Online job marketplace with AI recruiter

Compensation Overview

$140k - $200k/yr

+ Equity + Bonus + Commission

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; remote option available for US-based employees.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Data Science
Apache Spark
Machine Learning
Docker
Hadoop
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • The candidate must have 5+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on big data technologies.
  • The candidate must have experience with Hadoop, Spark, Hive, and/or other big data technologies.
  • The candidate must have comprehensive computer science fundamentals in coding, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
  • The candidate must have experience with containerization technologies like Docker and/or Kubernetes.
Responsibilities
  • Build data processing and exploration pipelines along with ML infrastructure to power our intelligence.
  • Deploy a range of cloud-based technologies for critical projects.
  • Write, test, instrument, and deploy code to our Kubernetes environment.
  • Help drive the innovation and evolution of ZipRecruiter.
Desired Qualifications
  • 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on big data technologies.
  • BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience with data integration tools like Apache Kafka, Flume, and NiFi.
  • Familiarity with data storage technologies such as Delta Lake, HBase, Cassandra, and MongoDB.
  • Familiarity with Apache Hudi, Apache Beam, Apache Flink, Google Cloud Dataflow, Amazon Kinesis Data Analytics, and/or Azure Databricks.

ZipRecruiter is an online employment marketplace that connects job seekers with employers. It provides access to millions of job listings and allows users to apply with one click. The platform works by letting job seekers search for opportunities, while employers post listings and manage applicants; ZipRecruiter earns revenue through a subscription model for employers who post jobs and search candidates. A standout feature is Phil, an AI-driven personal recruiter that helps users discover opportunities, offers tips to improve their chances, and notifies them when employers view their applications or leave positive feedback. The company emphasizes a user-friendly interface, AI-enabled matching, and strong customer support to streamline the hiring process. Its goal is to make job searching and hiring more efficient, helping job seekers land roles quickly and helping employers fill openings more smoothly.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2010

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 revenue hit $107.5M with $9.7M adjusted EBITDA, beating guidance.
  • Next-generation AI matching engine launched Q1 2026 boosts engagement metrics.
  • iCIMS integration accesses 12M weekly job seekers, cutting candidate drop-off.

What critics are saying

  • LinkedIn replicates AI matching at scale, capturing SMB employers within 6-12 months.
  • SMB paid employers dropped 12% sequentially to 52,000 in Q1 2026.
  • 2026 revenue flat at $449.9M trails industry's 15% growth by 12-18 months.

What makes ZipRecruiter unique

  • Phil AI recruiter assists job seekers 24/7 with personalized tips and updates.
  • ChatGPT app enables job discovery via @ziprecruiter in OpenAI platform.
  • Centralized AI-driven system distributes jobs as easily as email.

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Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Health, Dental & Pet Insurance

Flexible Time Off

Generous Parental Leave

Volunteer Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
Business Wire
Mar 19th, 2026
ZipRecruiter launches ChatGPT app to bring AI-powered job discovery to millions of listings

ZipRecruiter has launched a ChatGPT app that brings job search directly into OpenAI's conversational AI platform. The integration allows users to search millions of job listings from ZipRecruiter's marketplace by typing "@ziprecruiter" followed by their search criteria within ChatGPT. Job seekers can specify preferences including salary, location, remote work options, experience level and posting date to receive matched opportunities from actively hiring employers. Users can then view full job details and apply directly through ZipRecruiter's platform. "Job search doesn't have to happen in the traditional paradigm of a job site," said Ian Siegel, ZipRecruiter's co-founder and CEO. The app is now available in ChatGPT's app library, extending employer job postings into AI-powered discovery channels whilst meeting job seekers where they already are.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 26th, 2026
ZipRecruiter returns to growth with $111.7M Q4 revenue, eyes 14% EBITDA margin in 2026

ZipRecruiter reported Q4 2025 revenue of $111.7 million, up 1% year-over-year, marking its first growth since Q3 2022. The company served over 59,000 paid employers, a 2% increase annually but 12% decline sequentially. Average revenue per paid employer fell 2% to $1,889. The company posted a net loss of $0.8 million for the quarter and held $409.1 million in cash and marketable securities. Performance marketing revenue grew 9% year-over-year. ZipRecruiter repurchased 1.8 million shares for $8 million in Q4. For Q1 2026, the company guided revenue to $106 million with adjusted EBITDA of $5 million. Full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA margins are expected to expand to 14% from 9% in 2025, driven by cost discipline despite ongoing softness in SMB hiring demand.

Business Wire
Aug 8th, 2024
ZipRecruiter Acquires People-Powered Job Comparison Site Breakroom

ZipRecruiter®, a leading online employment marketplace, today announced that it has acquired Breakroom, a UK-based employer review platform focused on

Investing.com
Aug 2nd, 2024
ZipRecruiter names new board member, Mike Gupta

SANTA MONICA, Calif. - ZipRecruiter (NYSE: ZIP), an online employment marketplace, announced the appointment of Mike Gupta to its Board of Directors and as a member of the Audit Committee, effective July 31, 2024.

Silicon Canals
Jul 4th, 2024
Where In Europe Can You Earn More Money Than In The Us?

It’s easy to be a little envious when seeing some of the high salaries on offer in the U.S., especially when it comes to tech jobs.According to Indeed’s salary search tool, in America, a Software Engineer can expect to make $105, 202 on average, a data analyst can pull $78,126, an AI research engineer can command $130,722, and an engineering manager’s salary averages at $130,463.It’s not as common to see 100K+ jobs advertised so prominently across Europe, though it’s important to also take into account what particular countries offer in terms of quality of life due to taxes and public services.3 skilled jobs hiring right nowSalaries in the U.S. are falling too. Analysis by ZipRecruiter on pay trends reveals that 48% of 2,000 U.S. firms polled have already reduced pay for specific roles.Overall the average salary in the U.S. is $59,384 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as of Q4 2023, but many European countries offer considerably more than this on average.In fact, Switzerland, Iceland, Luxembourg, Norway, Belgium, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Ireland all have average annual net earnings above €60,000, according to Eurostat.- A message from our partner -The highest paying countries in its analysis were Switzerland (€106,839), Iceland (€81,942), Luxembourg (€79,903), Norway (€74,506) and Belgium (€70,297). Let’s take a closer look.SwitzerlandSwitzerland stands out as the undisputed leader in European salaries