ZipRecruiter

Software Engineer, Big Data

ZipRecruiter · Remote

Posted today · $130,000-$175,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
0 days
ZipRecruiter's roles stay open a median of 86 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
67% of ZipRecruiter's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at ZipRecruiter
high
44 stale, 2 reposted of 60 open
Hiring momentum
72 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-30

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from ZipRecruiter's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for ZipRecruiter.

About this role

As a Software Engineer focused on Big Data at ZipRecruiter, you will work on building scalable applications and data processing systems that serve millions of job seekers and employers. Your responsibilities will include developing data processing pipelines, deploying cloud-based technologies, and writing code for a Kubernetes environment, all aimed at enhancing the company's AI-driven job matching services.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of ZipRecruiter as an employer.

What you 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

Nice to have

  • 4+ 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

What you get

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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work exceptions in the Minimum Qualifications
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on multiple factors
  • Stack described as complex, indicating potential challenges in onboarding or development

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Listed by ZipRecruiter on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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