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<h2>Job Description</h2>The Zendesk Agent Experience team is hiring a well-rounded full-stack Senior Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in developing and maintaining large-scale SaaS platforms. This is a hybrid role, and candidates must be based in San Francisco, CA; Madison, WI; or Austin, TX.As a key part of Zendesk’s flagship Support product, our team focuses on the core user experience that our customers interact with on a daily basis. Agent Workspace is the unified user experience that empowers agents to efficiently manage interactions across all Zendesk channels within a single ticket interface. It plays a crucial role in how customers engage with Zendesk Support, and represents the core of the overall product experience, fundamentally driving customer success. We believe empathy is the greatest virtue for building the best products and the greatest environment for growing together as a team, adapting quickly and constantly innovating.This role is ideal for engineers who are customer focused and thrive on solving complex performance challenges, creating seamless user experiences, and designing scalable web application architectures. You should have experience in successfully leading technical initiatives and delivering production ready software. What you’ll be doing <ul> <li>Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex, scalable, high-performance web applications, defining and implementing cutting-edge full-stack architecture and development best practices.</li> <li>Drive key technology decisions and ensure alignment with overall business and product strategies, collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders to understand requirements to deliver high-quality, A11y compliant solutions.</li> <li>Mentor and guide engineers and tech leads, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence and promoting a culture of accountability and transparency in project deliverables and timelines.</li> <li>Lead by example: Conduct and participate in thorough design and code reviews to maintain high development standards, ensuring the code is clean, efficient, and maintainable. </li> <li>Document, evangelize, and communicate best practices in all our frameworks and tools.</li> <li>Optimize application performance to ensure fast and responsive user experiences across a variety of platforms.</li> <li>Identify and lead opportunities for innovation in our products and processes, proactively contributing to prototyping and developing new features, standards, and tools that add value to our products.</li> <li>Communicate effectively with business owners and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous delivery of value to our customers.</li> <li>Actively participate in strategic planning and roadmapping sessions, providing technical insights and aligning technical goals with business objectives.</li> <li>Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.</li> </ul>What you bring to the role <ul> <li> Required: <ul> <li>10+ years of industry experience with at least 8+ years in full-stack software development in a SaaS company or a product development organization</li> <li>Proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-quality, and secure web applications.</li> <li>Deep understanding of web application development and excellent knowledge of Ruby and/or at least one JVM language</li> <li>Proficiency in JavaScript, Typescript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end frameworks (such as React or <a href="http://vue.js" target="_blank">Vue.js</a>).</li> <li>Some experience developing and integrating GraphQL services into frontend applications.</li> <li>Experience in leading architectural decision-making processes and mentoring a team.</li> <li>Deep understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues, responsive design, web architecture.</li> <li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical decisions to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.</li> <li>Experience working with observability tools (e.g., DataDog) and optimizing UI responsiveness for structured workflows.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and in a team, with a proactive approach to improving processes and outcomes.</li> <li>A quality, balanced approach to development and testing, including TDD where appropriate. </li> </ul> </li> <li> Preferred: <ul> <li>Experience with event-driven, distributed architecture using Kafka.</li> <li>Familiarity with relational data stores like MySQL and Aurora, and systems like MySQL, ElasticSearch, Redis.</li> <li>Experience with React and its ecosystem, Ember would be a bonus.</li> <li>Strong verifiable contributions to open-source software would be nice to have.</li> </ul> </li> </ul>Tech Stack <ul> <li>Backend: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Java, MySQL</li> <li>Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux, GraphQL</li> <li>DevOps &amp; Monitoring: DataDog, CI/CD tools</li> <li>Cloud &amp; Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes (nice-to-have) </li> </ul>The US annualized base salary range for this position is $183,000.00-$275,000.00. This position may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, or related incentives. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate for this position will be based on job related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only (or OTE for commissions based roles), and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives.Hybrid: In this role, our hybrid experience is designed at the team level to give you a rich onsite experience packed with connection, collaboration, learning, and celebration - while also giving you flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. This role must attend our local office for part of the week. The specific in-office schedule is to be determined by the hiring manager.The intelligent heart of customer experienceZendesk software was built to bring a sense of calm to the chaotic world of customer service. Today we power billions of conversations with brands you know and love.Zendesk believes in offering our people a fulfilling and inclusive experience. Our hybrid way of working, enables us to purposefully come together in person, at one of our many Zendesk offices around the world, to connect, collaborate and learn whilst also giving our people the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week.Zendesk is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster <a href="http://www.zendesk.com/diversity-inclusion/" target="_blank">global diversity, equity, &amp; inclusion</a> in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at Zendesk are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer. If you are based in the United States and would like more information about your EEO rights under the law, please <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a>. Zendesk endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to applicable federal and state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please send an e-mail to <a href="#">peopleandplaces@zendesk.com</a> with your specific accommodation request.

Zendesk

Senior Staff Software Engineer (Full-Stack)

CompanyCox Communications, Inc.Job Family GroupEngineering / Product DevelopmentJob ProfileLead Cloud EngineerManagement LevelManager - Non People Leader Flexible Work Option Can work remotely anywhere in the specified countryTravel %NoWork ShiftDayCompensationCompensation includes a base salary of $119,600.00 - $199,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.Job DescriptionAt RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable managed cloud solutions, we help SMBs and enterprises alike simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure and Google to a full set of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale helps companies turn technology into their biggest competitive advantage. As part of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experience. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Conversational Agent (DialogFlow CX) Engineer to be a foundational member to join our AI for CX team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing cutting-edge conversational AI solutions using Google Cloud's Conversational Agents (DialogFlow CX) platform and its integrated generative AI capabilities (leveraging Vertex AI). This role requires a deep understanding of DialogFlow CX, conversational design principles (for both deterministic and generative interactions), NLU tuning, prompt engineering, and integrating these solutions with telephony systems (like AudioCodes LiveHub) and client backend applications. Duties and Responsibilities: (Essential Duties include but are not limited to):<ul> <li>Design, develop, test, and implement end-to-end Virtual Agent solutions using Google Conversational Agents (DialogFlow CX), including deterministic flows and generative features (Playbooks, Data Stores).</li> <li>Collaborate with clients and internal teams during discovery and design phases to define requirements, user journeys, and conversational flows (voice and chat).</li> <li>Configure and tune all aspects of DialogFlow CX agents: Flows, Pages, Intents, Entities, State Handlers, Parameters, Webhooks, etc.</li> <li>Design, configure, and optimize generative components: craft effective prompts and instructions for Playbooks/Generators; configure and manage Data Stores (using Vertex AI Search and Conversation) for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG); implement API Tools.</li> <li>Develop and manage integrations between DialogFlow CX and other systems using APIs, webhooks, and Google Cloud Functions (or similar integration tools like n8n).</li> <li>Integrate Virtual Agents with 3rd party telephony systems, specifically configuring and leveraging AudioCodes LiveHub features where applicable.</li> <li>Define and implement automated testing strategies within DialogFlow CX; execute comprehensive test plans covering functional, NLU, integration, and generative AI aspects (quality, safety, grounding).</li> <li>Analyze agent performance data, conversation logs, and test results to identify areas for improvement and perform iterative optimization.</li> <li>Configure basic monitoring and alerting for deployed agents using Google Cloud Operations Suite.</li> <li>Manage agent versions and deployments across different environments (Dev, QA, UAT, Prod).</li> <li>Stay current on Google Conversational Agents (DialogFlow CX), relevant Vertex AI updates, and conversational AI best practices.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with Project Managers, clients, SMEs, and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.</li> <li>Create and maintain technical documentation (design specs, configuration guides).</li> </ul> Technical Skill RequirementsQualifications:<ul> <li> Conversational Agents (DialogFlow CX) Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience designing, building, testing, and deploying complex, large-scale voice and chat virtual agents using DialogFlow CX. Proven ability with all core components (Flows, Pages, Intents, Entities, Fulfillment, Webhooks, Environments, Testing, etc.).</li> <li> Generative AI Integration: Strong understanding and practical experience with configuring and integrating Google's generative AI features within DialogFlow CX, including:<ul> <li>Vertex AI Search and Conversation (for Data Stores / RAG).</li> <li>Playbooks / Generators and prompt engineering techniques.</li> <li>Implementing and testing API Tools.</li> <li>Understanding of underlying models (like Gemini) and responsible AI principles.</li> </ul> </li> <li> Conversational Design &amp; NLU: Strong understanding of conversation design principles for both deterministic and generative interactions, intent classification, entity extraction, and NLU tuning best practices.</li> <li> Integration Skills: Proven experience integrating DialogFlow CX with external systems using REST/JSON APIs, webhooks. Experience developing or scripting integrations (e.g., using Google Cloud Functions).</li> <li> Development Skills: Proficiency in Python is highly desirable for building integrations (webhooks, Cloud Functions, 3rd party tools). Familiarity with other scripting languages a benefit.</li> <li> Google Cloud Platform: Working knowledge of relevant GCP services like Cloud Functions, IAM, Cloud Logging/Monitoring, Firestore/BigQuery, Google Cloud Storage.</li> <li> Communication &amp; Collaboration: Excellent written/verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, ability to explain technical concepts clearly, and work effectively in a team and with clients.</li> <li> Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve issues in complex conversational flows and integrations.</li> </ul>Preferred Skills:<ul> <li>Experience configuring or integrating with AudioCodes LiveHub or similar SIP/telephony gateway solutions.</li> <li>Experience with workflow automation tools for integration setup and management (e.g., n8n). </li> <li>Experience with Google cloud data visualization/reporting tools (e.g., Looker).</li> <li>Experience integrating DialogFlow CX with third-party CCaaS platforms (e.g., Genesys Cloud, RingCX, Avaya) using native connectors or APIs. </li> <li>Familiarity with other Conversational AI platforms (e.g., Amazon Lex, Microsoft Bot Framework). </li> <li>Relevant Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer, Professional Machine Learning Engineer)</li> </ul> Educational &amp; Skills Requirements:<ul> <li>5+ years of demonstrable experience developing complex Dialogflow CX Virtual Agents (Voice and Chat), including delivering agents with both deterministic and generative capabilities.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years’ experience in a related field.</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Require limited supervision and direction; drive results and set priorities independently. </li> <li>Ability to work on a 24x7 on-call rotation schedule. </li> <li>Flexible work hours</li> </ul> BenefitsThe Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. About Us Cox Communications is all about creating moments of real human connection; and for employees, that’s true both in the workplace and in the problems we solve for customers. From building advertising solutions to unleashing IoT technologies to creating an exceptional experience for customers in our retail locations and online, we’re creating a world that is smarter and more connected. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. <h3> </h3>Application Deadline: 06/30/2025

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