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Senior Software Engineer, Big Data

ZipRecruiter Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Santa Monica Senior Software Engineering

At a glance

Senior Software Engineering role at ZipRecruiter. Santa Monica · $170,000–$240,000 base.

SalaryStated by ZipRecruiter
$170,000 – $240,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from ZipRecruiterOur estimate for the market: $188,575–$206,300Median $205,000
The range includes the market median of $205,000 for senior software engineering roles in Santa Monica.
Worked out from 11 postings that stated pay, median $205,000. Last updated Oct 8, 2026.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SenioritySenior
LocationSanta Monica
Base pay$170,000–$240,000
PostedJan 17, 2025 · 1y ago
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build pipelines for processing and exploring data, plus the machine-learning infrastructure they depend on
  • Put cloud services to work on critical engineering projects
  • Write and test code, add instrumentation, then release it into Kubernetes
  • Help shape how the team's systems and engineering practices develop

What you bring

  • At least five years in professional software development, focused on Python and big data
  • Experience with Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, Hive, or another big data technology
  • Strong coding fundamentals, including object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms
  • Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes or another containerization technology

Who this fits

This role suits a senior software engineer focused on Python and big data, with experience building distributed data systems. US-based roles are generally available remotely or in a hybrid arrangement.

From the employer

We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)

Our Mission:

To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.

Who We Are:

ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.

Summary:

Our team has a unique opportunity to work on applications and data at scale, serving millions of jobseekers and tens of thousands of customers. We’re working on building an efficient marketplace of jobseekers and employers and need senior data engineers to build fast, scalable, and effective applications, stream and batch data processing, ML infrastructure and a variety of other systems all to help connect people to their next job. We provide an essential service and have a thriving business as a result.

Our stack is complex and we’re looking for engineers who know how to write evolvable, properly instrumented, and efficient code as part of a growing distributed system. We’re working on data driven systems and applications and need people who can build fast services and processes to power all of the intelligence we use to help change people’s lives.

Responsibilities:

  • Build data processing and exploration pipelines along with ML infrastructure to power our intelligence
  • Deploy a range of cloud-based technologies for critical projects
  • Write, test, instrument, and deploy code to our Kubernetes environment
  • Help drive the innovation and evolution of ZipRecruiter

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 5+ 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 Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on Python and big data technologies
  • BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, related technical field or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience with data integration tools like Apache Kafka, Flume, and NiFi
  • Familiarity with data storage technologies such as Delta Lake, HBase, Cassandra, and MongoDB
  • Familiarity with Apache Hudi, Apache Beam, Apache Flink, Google Cloud Dataflow, Amazon Kinesis Data Analytics, and/or Azure Databricks

As part of our team you’ll enjoy:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Exceptional benefits package
  • Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
  • Employer-matched 401(k) plan

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000-$240,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.

Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.

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Each morning you get everything that fits, strongest first.

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