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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer - **Company:** Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $187,075.0 - $228,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Logic, Audit Trail, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Data Sharing, Software Debugging, Django Web Framework, Fault Tolerance, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Load Testing, Model View Controller (MVC), Node.Js, OAuth, OpenID, Performance Tuning, Ruby on Rails, Responsive Web Design, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Data Logging, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Rate Limiting, Vue.js, Event Driven Architecture, AngularJS, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Real Time Data, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Web Api, Microservices - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/7D6F82619BEF4CA9A41C149DD409ABA7/job/ ## About the Role What we're looking for: Requires a Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems Management, Computer Engineering, a related field, or a foreign equivalent. Must have 2 years of experience job offered or related occupation. Must have 2 years of experience in: * 2 years of experience in Javascript & Node.js; * 2 years of experience with Frontend technologies like React/Angular/Vue; * 2 years of experience with MVC backend technologies like Express/Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Django/Python; and * 2 years of experience in Web APIs, OAuth APIs, REST APIs. * Telecommuting work arrangement permitted: position may work in various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. ## Description * Full-Stack Platform Dev. (25%): * Design, dev., test, deploy, & maintain scalable, fault-tolerant distrib. systems, backend svcs., & frontend apps. for Zoom Apps, SDK, & platform integrations using Java, Python, JS, TS, Node.js, React, & Vue.js. Code algorithms & business logic for event-driven systems w/ low-latency reqs. * Build responsive web apps. & UIs ensuring crossplatform compatibility across web, desktop, & mobile. * Design cloud-native infra. on AWS or equiv. supporting global App & SDK delivery, incl. autoscaling, distrib. caching, worker pools, msg. queuing, & CDN optimization at scale. * 3rd-Party Integrations & API Dev. (15%): * Design & implement prod.-grade integrations w/ enterprise platforms requiring OAuth 2.0/OIDC auth. flows, webhook mgmt., real-time data sync., & secure multi-tenant data sharing. * Architect & maintain backwards-compatible REST APIs & SDKs w/ rate limiting, idempotency, error handling, & dev. docs. * Ensure reliability through circuit breakers, retry logic w/ exponential backoff, & graceful degradation. Enable dev. partners by solving complex integration challenges & providing tech. guidance. * + AI & Intelligent Systems Dev. (20%): * Architect & build prod. AI-powered features incl. frontend UI & UX integrating LLM svcs. w/ prompt engineering, context mgmt., & conversational workflows. * Design agent-based orchestration systems w/ function calling & tool use patterns. * Build AI telemetry & governance frameworks ensuring data privacy compliance, audit trails, & responsible AI practices. * Implement cost optimization & fallback handling for AI svc. degradation. Research & prototype emerging AI tech. to inform product strategy. * Tech. Leadership & Architectural Governance (20%): * Lead E2E tech. delivery of complex, multi-quarter projects from initial architecture through prod. deployment. * Drive architectural decisions on system design trade-offs, tech. selection, & scalability patterns across SDK, Infra., Security, & Product orgs. * Lead design reviews evaluating components for scalability, security, & maintainability. * Establish engineering standards incl. API design, coding best practices, automated testing, & CI/CD pipeline design. * Participate in API governance committees & conduct security design reviews championing secure-by-design principles incl. input validation, least-privilege access, & secrets mgmt. * Define tech. roadmaps & collaborate w/ crossfunctional stakeholders (Product Mgmt., Design, Security, Infra.) to align implementations w/ business objectives & regulatory reqs. * System Reliability & Performance Optimization (15%): * Design & implement observability infra. incl. distrib. tracing, logging, metrics, alerting, & dashboards for incident detection & root cause analysis. * Debug complex prod. issues involving race conditions, bottlenecks, & cascading failures across microservices. * Conduct performance profiling, load testing, & capacity planning to optimize utilization & reduce infra. costs while maintaining svc. level objectives. Implement resilience testing & DR procedures ensuring reliability under failure scenarios. * Mentorship & Collaboration (5%): * Provide tech. mentorship through code reviews, design feedback, & career dev. guidance. * Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives incl. tech. documentation & best practice workshops. * Build consensus on tech. decisions & unblock org. dependencies through clear communication & stakeholder mgmt. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Coffee with Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/354-coffee-with-developers) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [Web development best practices in 2021](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/280-web-development-best-practices-in-2021) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)