Sr Software Engineer

The Opportunity

• Build for scale: Design and implement scalable, flexible features that power Zuora's next-generation onboarding platform.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with senior engineers and architects to deliver a high-impact product roadmap.
• Deliver quality and performance: Develop robust APIs, background services, and data pipelines that are both efficient and developer-friendly.
• Innovate continuously: Contribute to system designs and technical discussions that improve performance, reliability, and developer experience.
• Solve complex onboarding challenges: Build intelligent agents to streamline and resolve complex customer onboarding workflows.

Location & Work Arrangements

This role is based in our Foster City, CA office and follows a hybrid work model. Team members are expected to work onsite three days per week to foster collaboration, innovation, and team connectivity.

This is not a fully remote position.

About You

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 6 - 10 years of hands-on product development experience, ideally within SaaS or B2B software environments.
• Hands-on experience or deep understanding of building AI agents and integrating complex business workflows into agentic architectures.
• Strong skills in backend API development or full-stack engineering.
• Solid understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Design.
• Experience applying low-level design principles in real-world projects.
• Familiarity with modern frameworks, IDEs, testing, and documentation best practices.

Benefits

Zuora offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support ZEOs' wellbeing, growth, and flexibility. While specific offerings may vary by country, we typically provide:

• Competitive compensation, variable bonus and performance-based reward opportunities, and retirement programs
• Medical, dental, and vision 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 ZEOs, subject to local policy)
• Learning & development stipend to support ongoing growth
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back, including charitable donation matching where available
• Mental wellbeing resources and support

• *Benefits may vary by location; details will be shared during the interview process
• #ZEOLife at Zuora

ZEOs (our employees) are empowered to take ownership, challenge the status quo, and make a real impact. We:

• Collaborate deeply across teams and regions
• Learn constantly and iterate often
• Build an inclusive, high-performance culture where people feel inspired, connected, and valued

• Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace
• Think, be and do you.
• At Zuora, different perspectives, experiences, and contributions matter - everyone counts.
• We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email to (or local equivalent, where applicable).
• The base pay details represent the annualized salary range for the posted position.

While we share a comprehensive range, a candidate's final base salary will fall within these guidelines and will be determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to: qualifications of the candidate, job related knowledge, prior related experience, specific and unique skills, the location of the role, internal equity and internal budget. Base pay is only one element of Zuora's Total Rewards Package.

• Additional elements may also include bonus/variable compensation, equity and comprehensive benefits, more details found here.
• Base Pay Details $164,800 - $226,600 USD