Software Engineer (New Grad)

ZipRecruiter

Santa Monica, United States Posted October 1, 2026

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Hybrid Full-time Mid level
Salary Range

$130,000 - $150,000

Job Description

Join ZipRecruiter as a Software Engineer (New Grad) and make a real impact on our marketplace serving millions of jobseekers and tens of thousands of customers. You'll have the opportunity to work at scale, building fast, scalable, and effective applications that connect people to their next job. You'll take part in the full life cycle of user-facing applications, develop a strong understanding of the business and industry, and help drive innovation and evolution at ZipRecruiter.

  • Participate in the full life cycle of user-facing applications, from design to implementation and testing to production.
  • Write, test, instrument, and deploy high-quality code with good test coverage, using modern abstractions and frameworks.
  • Drive the innovation and evolution of ZipRecruiter by contributing to the development of scalable and effective applications.
  • Fluency with at least 1 general purpose programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C++, Javascript)
  • *OR a recent graduate with a graduation date from Spring 2025 to Fall 2026
  • Demonstrated foundation in software engineering through previous internship experience or equivalent practical experience
  • Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our Santa Monica headquarters
  • Currently enrolled in a full-time, Computer Science degree-seeking program or related technical field with an expected graduation date in 2027
  • An interest in becoming more specialized in at least one of the following disciplines: Big Data, Full Stack, or Machine Learning
  • Experience working with both non-relational and relational database systems
  • Fluency in multiple programming languages or ability to pick up new languages quickly
  • 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
Required Skills
software development testing Python Java C++ JavaScript React CSS HTML problem solving
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