Job Description
ZipTier is looking for a Full Stack Engineer to own, build, and scale core parts of our Gen AI platform. This role is for engineers who want end-to-end ownership of features, from design and implementation to deployment, monitoring, and iteration in production.
Key Responsibilities
Own features end-to-end, from requirement understanding and system design to implementation, testing, deployment, and post-release improvements
Design and build backend services and APIs that power ZipTier's core platform
Work on distributed, cloud-native systems involving async workflows, event-driven architectures, and scalable data stores
Implement and operate infrastructure on AWS (Amplify, Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway, etc.)
Work on cutting edge LLM abstraction and agentic workflows
Debug and resolve production issues using logs, metrics, and traces with a reliability-first mindset
Write clean, testable, and maintainable code with strong observability and error handling
Collaborate closely with product and engineering to ship features quickly and iterate based on real usage
Continuously improve system performance, scalability, and developer experience
Requirements & Experience
Strong interest in startups; comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
0-3 years of experience as a Software Engineer (internships count)
Strong fundamentals in at least one backend language (JavaScript / TypeScript / Python or similar)
Familiarity with AWS and cloud-native development patterns
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and core computer science concepts
Experience building APIs and working with databases and backend services
Ability to take ownership, debug independently, and drive tasks to completion