Senior Software Engineer - Contributory Network

Senior Software Engineer - Contributory Network Bethesda, Maryland, United States; Waltham, Massachusetts, United States The Contributory Network is building the platform that ingests, transforms, and processes first-party data contributed by thousands of customers through their CRM, email, and recording provider integrations. This data powers a suite of intelligence products - from competitive benchmarking and buyer committee insights to predictive market timing - that are impossible to build any other way. This role demands a driver. We need someone who takes ownership, pushes through ambiguity, unblocks themselves and others, and relentlessly moves work forward. You won't wait for perfect specs or complete clarity - you'll carve the path, make decisions, and deliver. If you thrive when given a hard problem and the autonomy to solve it, this is your role. Own and drive the design and implementation of large-scale data pipelines that ingest, validate, transform, and enrich first-party contributed data from CRM systems, email providers, and recording platforms Architect resilient ETL/ELT pipelines handling massive volumes of contact data, opportunity metadata, engagement signals, and activity patterns Take initiative on complex technical challenges - identify problems proactively, propose solutions, and execute with urgency Build streaming and batch processing systems for real-time and scheduled data flows using Kafka, Pub/Sub, Apache Beam, or similar Establish data quality frameworks, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness across contributed data Define and implement observability, monitoring, and alerting for pipeline health, throughput, cost, and data quality metrics Drive technical design decisions and guide implementations from concept to production Mentor and elevate other engineers on the team through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing Partner with product, platform, and data science teams to deliver high-impact features on tight timelines Influence technical direction across the Contributory Network initiative and the broader Data Acquisition organization Must-Have Qualifications 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on data engineering Proven track record of building and operating production data pipelines at scale Deep experience with Python and/or Java Hands-on expertise with data processing technologies: Apache Beam, Apache Airflow, Spark, Google Dataflow, or DataProc Strong experience with streaming systems (Apache Kafka, Google Pub/Sub, or similar) Experience with cloud platforms , preferably GCP (BigQuery, GKE, Dataflow) Solid understanding of data modeling, schema evolution, and data quality management Experience designing and operating large-scale ETL/ELT pipelines processing terabytes of data Technical Leadership & Drive Demonstrated ability to drive complex technical initiatives end to end - from scoping through delivery Track record of operating with high autonomy and a bias toward action Ability to push through ambiguity, make pragmatic decisions under uncertainty, and unblock progressExperience influencing technical direction within a team or across teams Strong code review and technical mentorship skills Proven ability to balance quality with velocity - you ship, iterate, and improve General Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build productive cross-departmental relationships Strong communicator who can explain complex systems to diverse audiences Entrepreneurial mindset - comfortable pioneering new capabilities and wearing multiple hats Nice to Have Experience with Kubernetes (GKE/EKS) for running distributed workloads Familiarity with multi-cloud environments (GCP + AWS) Experience with Snowflake, BigQuery, Starburst/Trino , or similar query engines Experience with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code Knowledge of data integration patterns with CRM systems, email providers, or recording platforms Exposure to AI/LLM-based data processing approaches Experience in a B2B data company or data-as-a-product environment Experience with Apache Spark at expert level What Sets This Role Apart This isn't a role where you maintain existing systems and wait for tickets. The Contributory Network is a greenfield strategic initiative - you'll be building foundational infrastructure that directly powers intelligence products worth six figures from consulting firms, products that literally cannot exist without the data platform you build. We need someone who goes through walls , not around them. Someone who sees a blocker and finds a way. Someone whose default mode is action, not analysis paralysis. Why This Role Matters The Contributory Network is ZoomInfo's strategic moat. It's how we pull away from competitors permanently by harnessing first-party data from thousands of companies to create intelligence no other source can offer. The data pipelines you build will power performance benchmarking, buyer committee intelligence, market timing signals, verified intent scoring, and fraud prevention - all at scale. You'll be joining at a pivotal moment: the initiative is high-visibility, the team is growing, and the opportunity to define how contributory data acquisition is done at ZoomInfo is yours to shape. LI-AR2 LI-Hybrid Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate's work location, qualifications, skills, experience and/or training. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range for your desired work location during the hiring process. We want our employees and their families to thrive. In addition to comprehensive benefits we offer holistic mind, body and lifestyle programs designed for overall well-being. Learn more about ZoomInfo benefits here . Below is the US base salary for this position. Additional compensation such as Bonus, Commission, Equity and other benefits may also apply. $140,000 — $220,000 USD About us ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM) is the Go-To-Market Intelligence Platform that empowers businesses to grow faster with AI-ready insights, trusted data, and advanced automation. Its solutions provide more than 35,000 companies worldwide with a complete view of their customers, making every seller their best seller. ZoomInfo is committed to protecting your privacy when you apply for jobs with us. Please review our Job Applicant Privacy Notice for more details on how we handle your personal information. ZoomInfo may use a software-based assessment as part of the recruitment process. More information about this tool, including the results of the most recent bias audit, is available here . ZoomInfo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and does not discriminate based on protected status. We welcome all applicants and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability status, religion, protected military or veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements. For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. ZoomInfo does not administer lie detector tests to applicants in any location. ZoomInfo really cares about its employees. We have amazing benefits, and I love that we have opportunities to give back through fundraising and volunteering. J-18808-Ljbffr