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Staff Software Engineer
AWS cloud-native Java Kotlin JVM Kubernetes AI ML distributed systems debugging software architecture on-call incident management technical leadership staff engineer remote Claude Code GitHub Copilot Codex PHP Python Databricks LLM
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$160K – $180K
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Remote, United States
Full job description Zeta Global is hiring multiple Staff Engineers for a remote US-based role supporting the engineering teams behind Sailthru, LiveIntent, and WhatCounts platforms. This is a senior, hands-on technical individual contributor role focused on building and operating large-scale, high-performance marketing platforms. Responsibilities include technical leadership, architectural decision-making, hands-on coding and debugging, incident management, and cross-team collaboration. Candidates must have deep expertise in AWS, cloud-native architecture, JVM languages (Java/Kotlin), Kubernetes, distributed systems, large-scale databases, and practical AI/ML engineering experience. Fluency with AI-driven development tools like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Codex is required. Experience with PHP or Python, messaging infrastructure, email/marketing tech, and Databricks is a plus. The role offers unlimited PTO, excellent medical/dental/vision coverage, equity, stock purchase plans, and other benefits. Salary range is $160,000 to $180,000 depending on location and experience.
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Remote, United States
Full-time
Shape technical backlog and near-term architecture
Propose and validate technical approaches for scale, performance, security, or cross-team dependencies
Lead architectural decisions for complex or high-risk initiatives
Incorporate modern industry patterns including AI/ML tooling into technical strategy
Write code, review PRs, debug production issues, and optimize system performance
Dive deep into AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes workloads, and JVM-based services to fix issues
Participate in on-call rotation as second-level escalation for complex incidents
Help triage, coordinate, and resolve large incidents and conduct post-incident reviews
Champion operational excellence: observability, reliability, deployment practices, and operational habits
Partner with engineering teams as technical point of contact on complex projects
Work with Engineering Managers to align technical work with team and product priorities
Mentor engineers through reviews, pairing, and feedback
Stay close to the customer and incorporate user context into technical decisions
Partner closely with product team to shape what gets built Requirements Deep expertise in AWS and cloud-native architecture Strong JVM fundamentals, primarily Java and Kotlin Hands-on Kubernetes experience Experience designing and operating distributed systems Comfort working with large databases at scale Practical experience with AI/ML engineering Track record of delivering large, complex initiatives Strong debugging instincts and root-cause analysis Good judgment balancing right solution and pragmatism Fluency with AI-driven development tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Codex, or similar) Comfort operating without a playbook and navigating uncertainty Comfort working in and around legacy codebases Ability to quickly map existing architecture and propose improvements Think big and envision better outcomes Bias for action and ability to move with imperfect information Experience with PHP or Python is a plus Familiarity with high-volume messaging infrastructure or email/marketing tech is welcome but not required Knowledge of Databricks platform and data engineering practices is a bonus Tech stack AWS cloud-native architecture Java Kotlin JVM Kubernetes AI/ML tooling Claude Code GitHub Copilot Codex PHP Python Databricks LLM
Benefits Unlimited PTO Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage Employee Equity and Stock Purchase Plan Employee Discounts Virtual Wellness Classes Pet Insurance
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Company
Zeta Global At Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA), we help enterprise brands and agencies Achieve the Impossible™ with superintelligent marketing. Powered by proprietary AI and trillions of real-time signals, the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP) brings martech and adtech together – unifying identity, intelligence, and activation in one unified place. We enable marketers to deliver personalized experiences that drive measurable growth in the next era of marketing. At the center of this evolution is Athena by Zeta, our superintelligent conversational agent built for predictable, profitable growth. Seamlessly integrated into the ZMP, Athena helps marketers understand performance, identify opportunities, and take action in real time—surfacing insights on spend, audiences, and campaigns, recommending next best moves, and even launching and optimizing campaigns on their behalf. Behind our platform is a global team of 3,000+ employees driven by innovation, collaboration, and a shared focus on customer success. Founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley, Zeta is headquartered in New York City. Learn more at www.zetaglobal.com
Industry
Software Development
Website
http://www.zetaglobal.com
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