Backend Software Engineer, Zoom
Workvivo, Ireland
Video-focused online communications platform
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Video-focused online communications platform
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To make video communications frictionless and secure.
Role
Who you are
- Possess skills in programming languages such as PHP and HTML with exposure working on Laravel Framework
- Experience of at least 5 years in a software development role and working on hosted web application/SaaS
- Understand OO programming fundamentals, unit testing, design patterns and web app design principles
- Possess knowledge of database design, performance and SQL
- Possess understanding of versioning tools and contribute in feature planning and designing
- Experience working with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations
- Have the ability to contribute to feature planning and system design discussions
- Have experience in React & React Native; AWS Lambda or Firebase; OAuth or JWT; performance optimization and Redis; Jest, PHPUnit, or Selenium would be advantageous
What the job involves
- We are looking for a backend engineer to design and develop scalable, secure services using PHP and Laravel. You will build modular front-end and back-end systems, maintain real-time data feeds and APIs, and optimize code for performance. Responsibilities include implementing libraries to improve efficiency, enhancing software robustness, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You’ll also participate in design discussions, code reviews, and detailed code analysis to ensure high-quality delivery
- Designing and Developing Robust Backend Services: Architect and create scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services using PHP and Laravel, ensuring optimal functionality and security
- Building Modular and Efficient Systems: Design and implement efficient, modular, and reusable front-end and back-end systems to streamline development and enhance maintainability
- Maintaining Real-Time Data Feeds and APIs: Provide ongoing support for real-time data feeds and APIs, ensuring timely and accurate data rendering to meet user requirements
- Optimizing Code and Implement Libraries: Identify, implement, and manage code libraries to reduce repetitive code, improve application design, and enhance overall software performance
- Enhancing Software Performance: Utilize advanced code optimization techniques to boost the robustness, efficiency, and performance of software solutions
- Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with Product Designers, Customer Success Managers, and other Software Engineers to deliver user-centric, compelling products
- Engaging in Development Processes: participate in design discussions, conduct thorough code reviews, and perform detailed code analysis to ensure high-quality software delivery
Application process
- End Date: August 22, 2025
Our take
Zoom reworked video conferencing when most people assumed it was a solved problem, with services from Cisco and Skype already ubiquitous in workplaces and homes. However, its videoconferencing infrastructure was simpler to use, faster and more flexible than any previous solution, and it swiftly took the world by storm.
Its success bred competition, however, and companies such as Microsoft and Google, along with numerous smaller communications firms, have begun making inroads on Zoom's formerly commanding lead. Additionally, as workplaces are mostly adopting a hybrid or flexible working strategy, some of its importance as a workplace tool is wearing off and it is recording a gradual decline in daily usage rates.
To counter these trends, Zoom is expanding its business offerings through product development and strategic aquisitions, such as that of Solvvy (an AI and automation service) in 2022. It remains to be seen if this will be enough to turn things around for Zoom: along with many other large tech companies it has recently engaged in large-scale layoffs to realign itself with a difficult economic situation. Still, it is a profitable company and a household name, and its track record of innovation means it is still very much one to watch in the communications space.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jan 2017
$100m
SERIES D
Feb 2015
$30m
SERIES C
Total funding: $148.5m
Company benefits
- Work from home opportunities
- Retirement benefits
- My-Time-Off (MTO), an extended vacation policy
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Equity Program plus Yearly stock grant for all employees
- Wellness and fitness reimbursement, wellness resources, Thrive Global wellness app, TaskHuman wellness coaching app
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including emotional support, financial resources and legal guidance
- Paid Parental Leave (both parents) 16 weeks paid leave (or statutory if more generous)
- Employer Matching of Charitable contributions up to $500 USD equivalent/year
- Annual Zoom Store Allowance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
Company HQ
Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Eric Yuan
(CEO)Previously VP Engineering at Cisco and WebEx.
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