Sr. Engineer, Database Reliability
(Calculated after EPF (12%), Gratuity (4.81%), Professional Tax & New Tax Regime FY 2025-26 deductions)
- Target Role:Sr. Engineer, Database Reliability
- Employer:Zapier
- Work Mode:REMOTE
- Location:Remote (EMEA)
- Compensation:USD 174,200 - 261,200 / year
- Experience:2+ Years
- Recruiter SLA:7-Day Truth Teller Guarantee
- Candidate Fee:₹0 (Zero Placement Fee Guarantee)
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About the Role
AI AT ZAPIER At Zapier https://zapier.com/about, we build and use automation every day to make work more efficient, creative, and human. So if you’re using AI tools while applying here - that’s great! We just ask that you use them responsibly and transparently. Check out our guidance on How to Collaborate with AI During Zapier’s Hiring Process https://zapier.com/l/jobs/ai-at-zapier, including how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or others during our hiring process - and when not to. SR. ENGINEER, DATABASE RELIABILITY Hi there! We're looking for a Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) to join the State team at Zapier. We need someone who can set direction on our data infrastructure and isn’t afraid to get into the weeds to solve challenging operational problems. The State team owns the platform behind Zapier's stateful services: our relational database fleet (MySQL and PostgreSQL), a caching layer built on Redis and ElastiCache, and the tooling that lets product teams use it all easily, safely, and reliably. You'll shape our practices around automation, observability, performance, reliability, and disaster recovery, and help make the right way the easy way for the teams building on top of our data layer. This is a senior DBRE role on the State team. You'll be the technical center of gravity for database and cache work: the person other engineers come to for design review, the one setting the bar for how we operate the data layer, and the one responsible for growing the DBRE practice on the team over time. We know applying for and taking on a new job at any company requires a leap of faith. We want you to feel comfortable and excited to apply at Zapier. To help share a bit more about life at Zapier, here are a few resources in addition to the job description that can give you an inside look at what life is like at Zapier. Hopefully, you'll take the leap of faith and apply. Our Commitment to Applicants https://zapier.com/jobs/our-commitment-to-
Requirements & Qualifications
- Strong problem solving foundations, knowledge of modern engineering practices, and interest in technology systems.
Perks & Benefits
- Official mentor support
- verified hiring timeline
- and career progression.
The employer seeks candidates proficient in the following core technologies:
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Engineers with 2+ years of experience proficient in PostgreSQL, SQL are encouraged to apply.
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