Staff Platform Engineer

Zocdoc • New York, NY

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About The Position

Zocdoc’s most important asset is our people. As a Staff Platform Engineer, you’ll play a meaningful role in making sure our engineering teams have the tools, frameworks, and infrastructure needed to deliver exceptional user experiences at scale. You’ll help shape the architecture of our frontend systems, drive best practices for performance and maintainability, and enable faster development cycles through platform innovation.
By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll ensure our platform remains robust, flexible, and easy to use, empowering developers to focus on creating impactful features that serve our users. Your contributions will directly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire organization, ultimately helping Zocdoc connect patients and providers more seamlessly.

Requirements

• An unrelenting desire to build more equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplaces. You view this role as an opportunity to create positive change.
• Meaningful experience in building and scaling modern frontend platforms, preferably using React, TypeScript, and Next.js. Candidates for Senior Platform Engineer typically have 5+ years of experience; candidates for Staff Platform Engineer typically have 7+ years of experience.
• Passion for web performance, accessibility, and design systems that prioritize an excellent user experience.
• A compassionate, consultative, and confident approach when working with stakeholders at all levels.
• A fundamental understanding of software development principles, including CI/CD, testing strategies, and version control.
• The mentality of an entrepreneur/owner and a strong bias to action, always looking for ways to improve and grow.
• Superb communication skills! You believe in keeping all stakeholders in the loop and know that multiple mediums of communication are the key to success.
• Humility. You believe in treating all people with dignity and respect, regardless of title or tenure.

Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of architecting and building core frontend platform components and libraries to support cross-team initiatives.
• Collaborating closely with design, product, and backend engineering teams to create seamless and performant user experiences.
• Authentically mentoring and coaching engineers on best practices, code reviews, and technical decisions to elevate the entire team's performance.
• Developing and maintaining reliable, scalable, and accessible web solutions that prioritize the needs of Zocdoc users.
• Building and fostering strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to align on technical direction and deliverables.
• Proactively identifying and addressing technical debt, inefficiencies, and gaps in current systems while championing innovation.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Unlimited Vacation
• 100% paid employee health benefit options (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Commuter Benefits
• 401(k) with employer funded match
• Corporate wellness program with Wellhub
• Sabbatical leave (for employees with 5+ years of service)
• Competitive paid parental leave and fertility/family planning reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Catered lunch everyday along with beverages and snacks
• Employee Resource Groups and ZocClubs to promote shared community and belonging
• Great Place to Work Certified

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed