Sr. Software Engineer, Partner Sharing (Backend)

AI at Zapier At Zapier, we build and use automation every day to make work more efficient, creative, and human. So if you’re using AI tools while applying here - that’s great! We just ask that you use them responsibly and transparently. Check out our guidance on How to Collaborate with AI During Zapier’s Hiring Process, including how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or others during our hiring process - and when not to. Job Posted: 11/4/2025 Location: Americas Hi there! Zapier’s Integration Platform Zone is the engine that connects Zapier to the outside world. Within this zone, the Partner Sharing team is leading the next evolution of how we collaborate with strategic partners by building automation and integration solutions that are deeply embedded within our partners’ own products. We’re hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to help shape the future of partner-powered automation through the Powered by Zapier API, which allows companies to create fully native automation experiences directly inside their products without reinventing the infrastructure behind workflows, triggers, and integrations. If you’re passionate about designing APIs that enable developers to build remarkable automation experiences, thrive on scaling backend systems, and want to play a key role in growing Zapier’s ecosystem through partnerships, we’d love to hear from you. Team Mission The Partner Sharing team develops deep, strategic relationships with managed partners by offering integration and automation solutions that replace or enhance native product functions. Rather than simply encouraging partners to embed Zapier, we proactively design ways for them to unlock new value for their users through our APIs. Our mission is to make Zapier an indispensable part of our partners’ platforms by helping them scale faster, strengthen their user experience, and grow their business. We’re building toward a future where Zapier’s APIs are the foundation for how companies deliver automation to their customers, driving adoption, retention, and product-led growth across the ecosystem. Things You’ll Do As a Backend Engineer on the Partner Sharing team, you’ll: • Design and build new partner-facing APIs that power automation and integration directly within partner platforms. • Expand and improve the Powered by Zapier platform, ensuring reliability, scalability, and exceptional developer experience. • Enhance partner developer tools and documentation, creating seamless onboarding and implementation experiences. • Balance internal and external needs, ensuring systems are ergonomic and scalable for both Zapier’s engineering teams and external developers. • Collaborate across teams including Platform, Infrastructure, and Product Engineering to ensure smooth integration and interoperability. • Lead technical initiatives, mentor teammates, and contribute to architectural decisions that set long-term direction for the product. About You We’re looking for experienced backend engineers who bring a mix of technical depth, customer sympathy, empathy, and adaptability. You have: • API Development Experience: You’ve built and maintained APIs, gateways, and integration points that serve real-world production traffic. • Language Proficiency: You’re fluent in Python, with strong experience using Django and ideally the Django REST Framework. • Authentication Knowledge: You’re familiar with OAuth, API keys, JWTs, and other authentication patterns used in secure API systems. • Scale and Reliability Mindset: You design systems for performance, resilience, and maintainability, You think carefully about how features reach customers. • Developer Experience Focus: You care deeply about usability, feedback loops, and how external developers interact with your APIs. • Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in cross-functional environments, engaging openly with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers. • Remote-Ready Discipline: You communicate clearly in writing, work autonomously, and thrive in an asynchronous, distributed team. • Adaptability: You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity and enjoy evolving your tools and practices as the team and platform scale. Nice to Have • OpenAPI & Code Generation: Experience designing or maintaining OpenAPI specifications or exploring SDK generation pipelines. • AI Development Familiarity: You’ve experimented with AI-powered development tools, or are excited to learn how AI can enhance automation and developer workflows. • Partner Ecosystem Experience: You’ve worked with external partners or developer platforms, helping teams integrate APIs or automation into their products. How to Apply At Zapier, we believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us better, which is why we have a non-standard application process designed to promote inclusion and equity. We're looking for the best fit for each of our roles, regardless of the type of companies in your background, so we encourage you to apply even if your skills and experiences don’t exactly match the job description. All we ask is that you answer a few in-depth questions in our application that would typically be asked at the start of an interview process. This helps speed things up by letting us get to know you and your skillset a bit better right out of the gate. Please be sure to answer each question; the resume and CV fields are optional. Education is not a requirement for our roles; however, if you receive an offer, you will need to include your most recent educational experience as part of our background check process. After you apply, you are going to hear back from us—even if we don’t see an immediate fit with our team. In fact, throughout the process, we strive to never go more than seven days without letting you know the status of your application. We know we’ll make mistakes from time to time, so if you ever have questions about where you stand or about the process, just ask your recruiter! Zapier is an equal-opportunity employer and we're excited to work with talented and empathetic people of all identities. Zapier does not discriminate based on someone's identity in any aspect of hiring or employment as required by law and in line with our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity. Our code of conduct provides a beacon for the kind of company we strive to be, and we celebrate our differences because those differences are what allow us to make a product that serves a global user base. Zapier will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws. Zapier prioritizes the security of our customers' information and is dedicated to adhering to all applicable data privacy laws. You can review our privacy policy here. Zapier is committed to inclusion. As part of this commitment, Zapier welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and will work to provide reasonable accommodations. 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