Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (strong Kotlin & basic Python)

About Zencoder

Join us at Zencoder, where our mission is to advance human knowledge through innovative AI solutions. We're transforming the landscape of software development by empowering developers with AI coding agents embedded into their workflow that help create high-quality software and accelerate product delivery. By empowering developers to code smarter, faster, and with greater impact we bridge the gap between imagination and implementation, helping organizations ship impactful software products faster.

Our product is an extension for JetBrains and VSCode that assists developers not only in generating code but also in iterative refining and repairing it through embedded AI agents. This approach goes beyond the basic code snippet suggestions. By deeply analyzing developers’ repositories and employing robust software engineering principles, Zencoder's agents enhance code quality and project alignment, freeing developers to concentrate more on innovation and creative problem-solving.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative team. You will contribute to developing our AI-driven solutions, including tools for code generation, chat assistance, code completion, docstring creation, unit test generation, and code repair.

You will leverage your strong programming skills in Kotlin to develop JetBrains plugin and Python to contribute in our backend services that power our AI-driven developer tools. This opportunity will allow you to gain expertise in this cutting-edge domain and contribute to impactful, transformative AI solutions.

Apply your expertise while continuing to grow in the direction that excites you — whether that’s advancing your technical skills, stepping into leadership, or exploring product development and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to join an early-stage company led by the founder of a unicorn startup, Andrey Filev, and help scale it into a thriving, innovative business. You’ll be a part of the team that ships AI products, shaping the future of software development and unlocking the creative potential of brilliant minds.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply your skills to develop our JetBrains plugin.
• Build AI agents and surrounding infrastructure.
• Collaborate within cross-functional team to conceptualize, design, and build a code-generation add-in that empowers developers to automate repetitive tasks and boost productivity.
• Conduct thorough testing of developed solutions, identify and address any bugs or performance issues, and optimize code for efficiency and scalability.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in full-stack development and AI technologies to drive innovation and maintain competitiveness.
• Influence how software development will be done in the whole industry.

Essential Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in developing frontend apps using Kotlin.
• Hands on experience with Python.
• Experience developing commercial products used by thousands or millions of users.
• Deep understanding of software development processes, ability to reason about SDLC tasks with all nuances.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a knack for troubleshooting and debugging complex issues.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions on time.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies, with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-changing environments or experience in start-ups.
• Prior experience in creating developer tools loved by their users would be highly advantageous, especially for JetBrains add-ins.

Why Join For Good AI?

• Impact: Gen AI will change how companies develop software in the next two years. Be at the frontier of that AI work, building a category-leading product in a huge market. You will have an everyday opportunity to innovate.
• Growth potential: Thrive in a high-growth AI startup combining personal and career growth.
• High Talent Density: Collaborate daily with our team of top-notch engineers and our founder, Andrew Filev.
• Equity: Align your success with ours by participating in our equity plan.
• Flexibility: We hire globally, prioritizing talent over location. Work where you’re most productive and comfortable.

Zencoder is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.