Senior Software Engineer, Zwift
$105.5-165k
Virtual training for running and cycling
Open for applications
Virtual training for running and cycling
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$105.5-165k
201-500 employees
Company mission
Zwift is on a mission to make more People, more Active, more Often.
Role
Who you are
- BS/MS in Computer Science and/or relevant technical area
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Comfortable mentoring engineers and leading technical discussions
- We mostly use C++ and Java, but there is no specific language requirement
- Strong experience in one of the following: cloud-based microservices, event sourcing, gameplay, multiplayer gameplay, and/or mobile development
- Thought leader with software engineering best practices such as automated testing, monitoring/alerting, continuous integration, code reviews, etc
- Able to solve ambiguous technical problems by generating options, evaluating them, and providing recommendations
- Experience with production troubleshooting
- Tenacity to get things done and enthusiasm for learning in an evolving problem space
Desirable
- Experience working with Kubernetes and containerization
- Experience working on an MMO
- Experience shipping cross-platform apps, especially: iOS, tvOS, Android, Mac, and PC
- Interest in creating fun experiences around cycling, running, and overall fitness
What the job involves
- Zwift is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work in a full-stack team to deliver features that improve the racing, competition, and training experience in our cross-platform MMORPG game
- You will work cross-functionally with designers, producers, engineers, artists, QA, and product managers to build exciting new features and help grow our core gaming experience
- Work on a cross-functional team to deliver exciting game features that span our microservice backend, game client, mobile companion app, and admin tooling
- Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable code in multiple programming languages and platforms
- Tackle complex tasks by evaluating tradeoffs and providing recommendations that balance risk with value
- Mentor other engineers through code reviews, technical discussions, and pair programming
- Identify technical risks and help build mitigation plans
- Work with engineers and product managers to scope and plan projects
- Participate in the interview process
Application process
- Your resume/CV is enough to show off your skills, accomplishments, and experience. However, if you choose to include a cover letter introducing us to your awesome personality, we will read that too
Our take
Zwift was started to break two preconceptions surrounding indoor training. One: it's boring and two: indoor trainers are expensive.
Zwift provides a virtual world that gamifies indoor training and connects cyclists and runners together on an online multiplayer community. Users have access to 1000's of personalised workouts, all of which only require an in-expensive indoor trainer and monthly subscription.
Zwift are continuously adding content to their virtual world and are aiming to expand into the world of competitive cycling. They even started a Zwift academy Tri-team consisting of eight athletes using Zwift to train then compete at the Ironman World Championship in Kona.
The company's biggest competition is arguably fitness behemoth, Peloton. However, while Zwift prides itself on users’ ability to organize group rides and runs and workouts, classes are not in the offing.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
32% female employees
-19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Sep 2020
$450m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Dec 2018
$120m
SERIES B
Total funding: $614.6m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
- Fitness Equipment Allowance
- Well-Being Perks + Benefits
- Modern Family Support + Paid Parental Leave
- Competitive Time Off
- Fitness Industry Discounts
- Work from home opportunities
Company values
- Make it fun
- Elevate teammates
- Cultivate our community
- Always level up
- One Zwift for all
Company HQ
Downtown Core, Long Beach, CA
Articles
Leadership
Jon Mayfield
(Co-Founder & Head of Product)Worked for 12 years as a senior programmer at various video game companies. Joined Applied Minds as a software engineer then left to start Zwift.
Eric Min
(Co-Founder & CEO/Chairman)9 years as a VP at JP Morgan. Previously co-founded and ran Sakonnet Technology for 15 years.
Scott Barger
(Co-Founder & Advisor)Previously founded and ran two supply-chain solutions companies in the automotive and healthcare industries.
Alarik Myrin
(Co-Founder)Previously CTO and co-founder of Sakonnent Technologies for 16 years.
People progressing
Joined as a Marketing Manager, promoted to Senior Growth Marketing Manager after 2 years. Moved to become a Senior Product Marketing Manager after 18 months. Now serves as Associate Director of Product Marketing.
Started as a PR Manager after 1.5 years promoted to Senior PR Manager. Promoted again to become a Director in the PR team after 1 year and 7 months. In April 2022 they because Director of PR & External Communications.
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