Software Engineer, Big Data

ZipRecruiter

. Build data processing and exploration pipelines along with ML infrastructure to power ZipRecruiter’s intelligence .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $130,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building data processing pipelines and ML infrastructure using Python and big data technologies. Proficient in deploying applications in Kubernetes environments and utilizing cloud-based technologies for scalable solutions.

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Python ProgrammingBig Data TechnologiesKubernetes DeploymentData Processing PipelinesContainerization Technologies

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Hard Skills

PythonSparkKafkaHadoopHiveDockerData StructuresAlgorithmsObject-Oriented ProgrammingData Integration Tools

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesApache KafkaFlumeNiFiDelta LakeHBaseCassandraMongoDBApache HudiGoogle Cloud Dataflow

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/MS/PhD in MathematicsComputer SciencePhysics

Industry Keywords

Data ProcessingML InfrastructureCloud-Based TechnologiesScalable ApplicationsStreaming Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAzureCassandraCloudDockerHadoopHBaseKafkaKubernetesMongoDBPythonSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build data processing and exploration pipelines along with ML infrastructure to power ZipRecruiter’s intelligence
Deploy a range of cloud-based technologies for critical projects
Write, test, instrument, and deploy code to a Kubernetes environment
Help drive the innovation and evolution of ZipRecruiter
Build fast, scalable, and effective applications, stream and batch data processing, ML infrastructure, and other systems serving millions of jobseekers and tens of thousands of customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on Python and big data technologies
Experience with Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, Hive, and/or other big data technologies
Comprehensive computer science fundamentals in coding, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and/or Kubernetes
Preferred: 4+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on Python and big data technologies
Preferred: Experience with data integration tools like Apache Kafka, Flume, and NiFi
Preferred: Familiarity with data storage technologies such as Delta Lake, HBase, Cassandra, and MongoDB
Preferred: Familiarity with Apache Hudi, Apache Beam, Apache Flink, Google Cloud Dataflow, Amazon Kinesis Data Analytics, and/or Azure Databricks
Preferred: BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Exceptional benefits package
Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
Employer-matched 401(k) plan
Potential equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation as part of total compensation package
Medical, financial, and other benefits