Senior Software Engineer (Revenue)

The role

Design, build and operate Zuora's next-generation Revenue product as a Senior Software Engineer. You will own significant features or components end-to-end and help mentor other engineers.

What you will do

• Work with product management and other engineering teams to design, build and operate the Revenue product.
• Design and develop flexible common components and APIs that enable product customizability and extensibility.
• Own the design and delivery of significant features or components, from design through production support.
• Design and develop scalable backend services using microservices, APIs and event-driven integrations where appropriate.
• Help other functional areas with platform needs, design and development.
• Build products that are intuitive and easy to use.
• Promote best practices for reliable, maintainable and fault-tolerant systems.
• Lead design and code reviews, raising the bar on code quality, observability and testability.
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers through pairing, code review and technical guidance.
• Identify technical debt in your area and propose practical ways to address it.

Required qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant degree.
• 8+ years of software development experience, specializing in enterprise SaaS software.
• Strong programming experience in Java, Python, or another object-oriented language.
• Strong database and SQL knowledge, including Oracle or MySQL, data modeling, query analysis, transactions and performance tuning.
• Experience designing and building web applications, including web services, SOA, RPC (REST, gRPC, Thrift) and API design.
• In-depth knowledge of common algorithms, data structures and design patterns.
• Experience with production software delivery, CI/CD, observability, troubleshooting and operational ownership.
• Track record of owning features or components end-to-end, from design through production.
• Good verbal and written communication, including explaining technical decisions to teammates and cross-functional partners.
• A demonstrated AI-first approach to engineering, using AI across design, development and testing.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with cloud and DevOps technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Kafka, AWS services).
• Experience implementing and operating performant, scalable distributed systems, particularly a SaaS product.
• Exposure to big data and NoSQL technologies, including MongoDB and Redis.
• Familiarity with web application and UI concepts like AJAX, SPA and sessions.
• Experience in payments, billing, financial systems or other high-scale transaction platforms.
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior engineers.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, variable bonus and performance-based reward opportunities.
• Retirement programs.
• Medical insurance.
• Generous, flexible time off, plus paid holidays, wellness days and a company-wide year-end break.
• Paid parental leave, including fully paid leave for eligible employees, subject to local policy.
• Learning and development stipend.
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching where available.
• Mental wellbeing resources and support.

Before you apply

• Benefits may vary by location; details are shared during the interview process.
• Final base salary is set within the posted range based on factors such as qualifications, experience, location and internal equity.

About the company

Zuora builds a platform for subscriptions, usage-based and outcome-based pricing, and quote-to-cash. The company describes itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer.