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Software Engineer - New Grad

ExecutivePlacements.com
Santa Monica, CA Intern
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can alsobeperformed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)

Our Mission

To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.

Who We Are

ZipRecruiter is the fastest-growing online employment marketplace for both desktop and mobile traffic. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, we're building connections for millions of job seekers and businesses of all sizes through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. As the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android for the past 6 years,our customers are our priority.

About The Team

We're looking for software engineers who are passionate about building an intuitive experience for our marketplace serving millions of jobseekers and tens of thousands of customers. Our teams have a unique opportunity to work at scale, building fast, scalable, and effective applications that help connect people to their next job. Whether it's supporting our job seekers, employers, or internal developers, you will have a real impact on and be able to shape the ZipRecruiter product. You'll also get the opportunity to become more deeply specialized in one of the following disciplines to better prepare you for a full-time career:

  • Big Data
  • Full Stack
  • Machine Learning
  • Mobile - iOS, Mobile - Android

About the Job:

  • Take part in the full life cycle of user-facing applications at scale, from design to implementation and testing to production
  • Develop a strong understanding of the business, industry, codebase, and/or systems
  • Write, test, instrument, and deploy high quality code with good test coverage, using modern abstractions and frameworks to our Kubernetes environment
  • Help drive the innovation and evolution of ZipRecruiter

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a full-time, Computer Science degree-seeking program or related technical field with an expected graduation date in 2026
    • *OR a recent graduate with a graduation date from Spring 2024 to Fall 2025
  • Demonstrated foundation in software engineering through previous internship experience or equivalent practical experience
  • Fluency with at least 1 general purpose programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C , Javascript)
  • An interest in becoming more specialized in at least one of the following disciplines: Big Data, Full Stack, Machine Learning, Mobile - iOS, Mobile - Android
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Fluency in multiple programming languages or ability to pick up new languages quickly
  • Experience working with both non-relational and relational database systems
  • Exposure to developing client side interactions using frameworks like React along with Vanilla Javascript, CSS, and HTML
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills along with a self-starter mentality
  • Passion for and experience with creating an intuitive, user-friendly experience

As part of our team you'll enjoy:

  • Competitive salary
  • Exceptional benefits package
  • Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
  • Employer-matched 401(k) plan

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000-$150,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.

Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.

Privacy Notice: For information about ZipRecruiter's collection and processing of job applicant personal data for this job, please see our Privacy Notice at: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/careers/job-applicant-privacy-notice

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000

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