Full Stack Software Engineer Job at Zeal AI, Alameda, CA

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  • Zeal AI
  • Alameda, CA

Job Description

Job Title : Full Stack Engineer for Zeal AI ( hellozeal.ai )

Location : SF Bay Area (Hybrid)

Reports To : CEO

Employment Type : Full-time

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, portfolio, or GitHub link to [email protected] in addition to applying on Linkedin. We’re excited to meet talented engineers who are eager to shape the future of consumer AI search and booking technologies!

About Us :

Zeal AI's mission is to make it magically easy to discover, book and plan activities with friends/family in order to build social bonds. Zeal AI is building the next-generation AI search engine with agentic capabilities to streamline bookings and enhance user experiences, starting with Weekend Planning: restaurant availability across all booking platforms (OpenTable, Resy, Yelp, etc) in one place, discovery of concerts/live music and music festivals, and other things to do with real time data (more coming soon). The company is founded by Ex-Airbnb executive, Varsha Rao and is funded by world class angel and early stage investors. The team is primarily based in San Francisco and is hybrid/flexible, meeting up a few days a week in person.

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Full Stack Engineer to join our team and lead the development of our core product while mentoring junior engineers.

Role Overview :

As the Full Stack Engineer , you will be responsible for overseeing and contributing to the end-to-end development of our platform. This includes both front-end and back-end development, as well as implementing AI-driven features, and architecting scalable solutions. You’ll also provide hands-on coding expertise while helping guide and mentor a small team of three entry-level software engineers. You will be instrumental in building the product’s technical foundation, ensuring the system is robust, scalable, and optimized for future growth.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Full Stack Development : Architect, build, and maintain both the front-end and back-end of the AI-powered search engine platform, including key features such as the agentic booking system.
  • Develop AI Features : Collaborate with the product teams to integrate machine learning models and natural language processing tools into the search engine and booking system.
  • Mentorship & Team Leadership : Guide, mentor, and support 3 entry-level engineers by helping them navigate technical challenges, reviewing their code, and providing continuous feedback on best practices.
  • Code Reviews : Ensure high-quality code by conducting thorough reviews, sharing knowledge, and promoting best practices for writing clean, maintainable code.
  • Architect Scalable Solutions : Design scalable, high-performance back-end systems, databases, and APIs that can handle growing user demand and data complexity.
  • Technical Documentation : Write and maintain clear technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API documentation, and coding guidelines.
  • Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Design) to deliver features that meet business goals and improve user experience.
  • Innovation : Keep up with industry trends and emerging technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve the product’s technical stack and AI capabilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in full-stack software engineering, with at least 1 year of experience in a leadership or mentoring role.
  • Strong proficiency in front-end technologies such as React , Vue.js , or Angular .
  • Solid experience with back-end technologies like Node.js , Express , Python (Flask/Django) , or Ruby on Rails .
  • Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL, e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and how to integrate them into production systems (e.g., experience with NLP, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or other AI frameworks).
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture .
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes .
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and make data-driven decisions.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code .

Preferred Skills & Qualifications :

  • Experience with AI-driven search engines or booking platforms.
  • Familiarity with serverless architectures , event-driven systems, or GraphQL.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines , automated testing, and deployment.
  • Prior startup experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What We Offer :

  • Competitive salary and equity in a high-growth startup.
  • Flexible work hours and remote-friendly environment.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology and contribute to a product with real-world impact.
  • A collaborative, innovative, and supportive work culture.
  • Professional development opportunities and the chance to lead a growing engineering team.

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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