Engineer, Backend

AI at Zapier

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Location: NAMER

Date Opened: February 17th 2026

Hi there!

Zapiers External Platform Zone focuses on all the ways external partiesSaaS partners developers and AI agentsbuild on Zapier. The zone brings together APIs SDKs and embedded experiences so partners can use Zapier as connected infrastructure inside their own products and systems.

Within this zone the Partner Solutions team makes Zapiers automation and integration capabilities accessible to partners through commercial APIs embedded experiences and solution-focused products.

Were hiring a Backend Engineer to help shape the future of partner-powered automation through the and other products and services we own which allow companies to create fully native automation experiences directly inside their products without reinventing the infrastructure behind workflows triggers and integrations.

If youre passionate about designing APIs that enable developers to build remarkable automation experiences thrive on scaling backend systems and want to play a key role in growing Zapiers ecosystem through partnerships wed love to hear from you.

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Team Mission

The Partner Solutions team makes Zapiers automation and integration capabilities accessible to partners through commercial APIs embedded experiences and solution-focused products. We design and maintain the external interfaces programs and experiences that enable partners to build with Zapier and offer automation to their customers. Our scope includes the Workflow API embedded workflow experiences account provisioning promotions reporting and more.

Our mission is to help partners integrate Zapier into their offerings support their customers and unlock new revenue and growth opportunities for both sides. Rather than just providing tools we proactively design ways for partners to deliver value through our APIs.

Were building toward a future where Zapier becomes the preferred integration and automation platform for partners. By externalizing core capabilities in ways that align with partner needsAPIs embedded experiences promotions developer tools and partner-oriented programswe enable partners to deliver automation directly within their products driving adoption retention and product-led growth across the ecosystem.

Things Youll Do

As a Backend Engineer on the Partner Solutions team youll:

• Design and build new partner-facing APIs that power automation and integration directly within partner platforms.

• Expand and improve the Powered by Zapier platform ensuring reliability scalability and exceptional developer experience.

• Enhance partner developer tools and documentation creating seamless onboarding and implementation experiences.

• Balance internal and external needs ensuring systems are ergonomic and scalable for both Zapiers engineering teams and external developers.

• Collaborate across teams including Platform Infrastructure and Product Engineering to ensure smooth integration and interoperability.

• Lead technical initiatives mentor teammates and contribute to architectural decisions that set long-term direction for the product.

About You

Were looking for experienced backend engineers who bring a mix of technical depth customer sympathy empathy and adaptability.

You have:

• API Development Experience: Youve built and maintained APIs gateways and integration points that serve real-world production traffic.

• Language Proficiency: Youre fluent in Python with strong experience using Django and ideally the Django REST Framework.

• Authentication Knowledge: Youre familiar with OAuth API keys JWTs and other authentication patterns used in secure API systems.

• Scale and Reliability Mindset: You design systems for performance resilience and maintainability You think carefully about how features reach customers.

• Developer Experience Focus: You care deeply about usability feedback loops and how external developers interact with your APIs.

• Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in cross-functional environments engaging openly with product managers designers and fellow engineers.

• Remote-Ready Discipline: You communicate clearly in writing work autonomously and thrive in an asynchronous distributed team.

• Adaptability: Youre comfortable navigating ambiguity and enjoy evolving your tools and practices as the team and platform scale.

Nice to Have

• OpenAPI & Code Generation: Experience designing or maintaining OpenAPI specifications or exploring SDK generation pipelines.

• AI Development Familiarity: Youve experimented with AI-powered development tools or are excited to learn how AI can enhance automation and developer workflows.

• Partner Ecosystem Experience: Youve worked with external partners or developer platforms helping teams integrate APIs or automation into their products.

• Front-End Experience: Familiarity with React and is a plus especially for understanding embedded partner experiences and improving developer tools.

Application Deadline:

The anticipated application window is 30 days from the date job is posted unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later or if the position is filled.

Even though were an all-remote company we still need to be thoughtful about where we have Zapiens working. Check out this resource for a list of countries where we currently cannot have Zapiens permanently working.

Required Experience:

IC