Zest AI · 11 hours ago
Software Engineer (TypeScript/NodeJS)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yrZest AI is a pioneering company in AI technology aimed at expanding credit access for Americans. The Software Engineer role involves designing and implementing backend services that empower client success and data science teams, critical for scaling business and enhancing product offerings.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataFinancial ServicesFinTechMachine LearningSaaS
Hiring Manager
Chris Barlow
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Design, develop, and implement scalable and efficient backend solutions using TypeScript. Support, improve, and optimize existing backend services
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices and coding standards. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes
Support and triage production incidents in real time
Improve team efficiency and productivity by advising on process improvement ideas
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript & Node.js
Experience with RESTful APIs
Familiarity with microservices architecture and service oriented architecture
Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL database systems
Experience with version control systems
Experience with testing frameworks
Understanding of DevOps principles
Exposure to monitoring and logging tools
Benefits
Robust medical, dental and vision insurance plans
Annual bonus plan participation
401(k) with generous match
Employee Awards and Recognition
11 company holidays
Winter break (office closed between Christmas and New Year's Day)
Unlimited vacation time
Employee Resource Groups
Generous family leave policy (12 week maternity leave / 6 week paternity leave)
Phone, internet, wellness, and professional development allowances
Employee gatherings, including Town Hall meetings
Beautiful, modern, dog-friendly office with lounge areas, video games, and gigantic jigsaw puzzles
Daily catered lunches from LA’s best restaurants and a fully stocked kitchen
Complimentary manicures, pedicures, and mindfulness sessions
Company happy hours, social events, outings, and much more!
Company
Zest AI
Zest AI is an AI lending technology company that leverages machine learning technology to enhance credit underwriting processes.
Founded in 2009
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (19)
2024 (13)
2023 (6)
2022 (8)
2021 (15)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$357.73MKey Investors
Insight PartnersBaiduNorthgate Capital
2025-11-04Series Unknown
2024-12-13Series G· $200M
2024-07-16Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Mike de Vere
Chief Executive Officer
Kathryn Bonesteel
Head of Partnerships, Go-to-Market
Recent News
2025-11-04
2025-11-04
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