Principal Full-Stack Engineer, Checkout

Zendesk is hiring a Principal Full-Stack Engineer, Checkout to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Full-Stack Engineer, Checkout, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a part-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — Anywhere in the US). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience What we offer: • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Annual learning and professional development budget • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Home office and wellness stipends • 401(k) retirement plan with company match How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Zendesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • US work authorization • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Strong communication in a remote, async environment Nice to have: • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing