Sr Full-Stack Software Engineer, Developer Tools

About Zencoder

Join us at Zencoder, where our mission is to advance human knowledge through innovative AI solutions. We're transforming the landscape of software development by empowering developers with AI coding agents embedded into their workflow that help create high-quality software and accelerate product delivery. By empowering developers to code smarter, faster, and with greater impact we bridge the gap between imagination and implementation, helping organizations ship impactful software products faster.

Our product is an extension for JetBrains and VSCode that assists developers not only in generating code but also in iterative refining and repairing it through embedded AI agents. This approach goes beyond the basic code snippet suggestions. By deeply analyzing developers’ repositories and employing robust software engineering principles, Zencoder's agents enhance code quality and project alignment, freeing developers to concentrate more on innovation and creative problem-solving.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an expert-level Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our talented team and contribute to various parts of our solution, starting with IDE extensions and DevOps integrations. You should be an expert in front-end development and a quick and keen learner of technologies. As our generative AI solution supports a variety of development tools and programming languages, you’ll get a chance to apply your skills in TypeScript and Java on the front end and Python and Java on the back end. 

You should possess experience developing high-quality products used and loved by thousands or millions of users. This role offers a unique chance to shape an AI-driven product alongside our talented and dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop IDE plugins, CI/CD bots, web applications, and numerous integrations to help our customers use generative AI in their SDLC
• Create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces using modern front-end technologies like React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Collaborate with the AI and SWE teams to conceptualize, design, and build a code-generation add-in that empowers developers to automate repetitive tasks and boost productivity
• Conduct thorough testing of developed solutions, identify and address any bugs or performance issues, and optimize code for efficiency and scalability
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in full-stack development, DevOps practices, and AI technologies to drive innovation and maintain competitiveness

Essential Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in developing complex software solutions, including front-end and back-end parts
• Expert knowledge of front-end development in TypeScript or Kotlin, ability to be productive with both
• Expertise in front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Solid understanding of server-side programming languages such as Node.js, Python, or Kotlin and experience with back-end frameworks like Express.js, Django, or Spring Boot
• Daily use of modern DevOps principles and practices, including unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker)
• Experience developing production applications used by thousands or millions of users
• Demonstrated experience in integrating front-end interfaces with back-end systems via gRPC, JSON-RPC, GraphQL, or RESTful APIs
• Strong computer science background (e.g. algorithms, data structures), strong understanding of modern architecture and design principles (eg, SOLID) with practical application of both
• Deep understanding and experience of enterprise software development processes, ability to formalize typical SDLC tasks with all nuances
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a knack for troubleshooting and debugging complex issues
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions on time
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies, with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation
• Experience working in a high growth or startup software businesses
• Prior experience in creating developer tools loved by their users would be highly advantageous, especially for VS and JetBrains add-ins

Why Join Zencoder?

• Impact: Gen AI will change how companies develop software in the next two years. Be at the frontier of that AI work, building a category-leading product in a huge market. You will have an everyday opportunity to innovate.
• Growth potential: Thrive in a high-growth AI startup combining personal and career growth.
• High Talent Density: Collaborate daily with our experienced AI engineers, software engineers, and founder, Andrew Filev.
• Equity: Align your success with ours by participating in our equity plan.
• Flexibility: We hire globally, prioritizing talent over location. Work where you’re most productive and comfortable.

Zencoder is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.