Software Engineer - ENG

As a Software Engineer in Security Engineering, you’ll play a key role in designing and building highly scalable, globally distributed security infrastructure at Zoom. You’ll contribute to the end-to-end encryption (E2EE) system, ensuring millions of users worldwide can communicate securely.

About the Team

With eight specialized departments, the engineering team functions as a highly collaborative, diverse powerhouse. Each department mission is to deliver seamless and innovative communication solutions. These range from software development and machine learning to quality assurance teams that work to create and maintain Zoom's user-friendly interfaces and robust infrastructure. The team continues to push the boundaries of communication technology, bringing people together regardless of their physical distance.

Responsibilities

• Building and optimizing large-scale distributed systems that power Zoom’s security features.

• Building and maintaining server components for Zoom’s E2EE system, as described in our white paper.

• Working with Go, SQL databases, and cloud infrastructure to develop secure, high-performance services.

• Collaborating closely with security engineers, cryptographers, and cross-functional teams to enhance security protocols and design new solutions.

• Solving complex security challenges, ensuring Zoom’s platform remains resilient, scalable, and secure for all user

What we’re looking for

• Have experience in building and maintaining distributed systems.

• Have expertise in the Go programming language

• Possess skills in SQL database technologies.

• Have knowledge of scalability, performance tuning, and cloud infrastructure.

• Possess a deep understanding of security principles and best practices.

• Have experience with cryptography and cryptographic protocols. 

Salary Range or On Target Earnings:

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In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.

Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.

We also have a location based compensation structure;  there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations

At Zoom, we offer a window of at least 5 days for you to apply because we believe in giving you every opportunity. Below is the potential closing date, just in case you want to mark it on your calendar. We look forward to receiving your application!

Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.

Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.

About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Our Commitment​

At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step.

If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.