Senior Software Engineer (Revenue)

About Zuora

At Zuora, we help businesses grow smarter and adapt faster. Our platform powers modern business models — from subscriptions and usage-based pricing to AI-driven and outcome-based offerings — helping companies launch new products, automate complex billing, and unlock predictable, recurring revenue.

We’ve led the Subscription Economy for more than a decade. Now we’re evolving again by building the definitive platform for quote to cash and helping companies monetize their products and services with an adaptable, AI-ready foundation.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is motivated to design, develop, test, and operate cutting-edge, highly scalable enterprise SaaS applications, and who can own significant components end-to-end while raising the technical bar around them.

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 .

Responsibilities

• Work with product management and other engineering teams to design, build, and operate Zuora's next-generation Revenue product.

• Design and develop highly flexible common components and APIs that enable product customizability and extensibility.

• Own the design and delivery of significant features or components within the team, from design through production support.

• Design and develop application components and services for scale, using modern backend and cloud-native patterns, including microservices, APIs, and event-driven integrations where appropriate.

• Understand the platform needs of other functional areas and provide design and development assistance as required.

• Understand user needs and build products that are intuitive and easy to use.

• Advocate for high-quality software and promote best practices to produce reliable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant systems.

• Participate in and help facilitate design and code reviews, raising the bar on engineering practices, code quality, observability, and testability.

• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers through pairing, code review, and technical guidance.

• Identify technical debt within your area and propose pragmatic ways to address it alongside feature work.

• Help drive Zuora's transition to microservices and cloud-based architecture.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant degree.

• 8+ years of software development experience specializing in enterprise SaaS software.

• Strong programming experience in Java, Python, or another object-oriented language.

• Strong database and SQL knowledge, including Oracle or MySQL, data modeling, query analysis, transactions, and performance tuning. Plus experience with MongoDB and Redis.

• Experience designing and building web applications, with expertise in related concepts such as web services, SOA, RPC (REST, gRPC, Thrift), and API design.

• In-depth knowledge of common algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and their applications.

• Experience with production software delivery, CI/CD, observability, troubleshooting, and operational ownership.

• Track record of owning features or components end-to-end, from design through production.

• Good verbal and written communication, including the ability to explain technical decisions clearly to teammates and cross-functional partners.

• A demonstrated AI-first approach to engineering, leveraging AI across the design, development, and testing lifecycle to accelerate delivery, and drive impact beyond core areas of expertise.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with Cloud and DevOps technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Kafka, AWS services).

• Experience implementing and operating performant, scalable distributed systems, particularly a SaaS product.

• Exposure to big data and NoSQL technologies.

• Familiarity with web application and UI concepts like AJAX, SPA, and sessions.

• Experience in payments, billing, financial systems, or other high-scale transaction platforms.

• Experience mentoring or coaching junior engineers.

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 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.…

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