What is a Data Engineer at Zoom Video Communications?
A Data Engineer at Zoom Video Communications plays a critical role in powering the infrastructure that connects millions of global users daily. In this role, you are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the highly scalable data pipelines and transactional database systems that handle massive volumes of real-time telemetry, meeting metrics, and user logs. Because Zoom operates at an astronomical scale, the data infrastructure you build directly impacts product reliability, service optimization, and strategic business decisions.
You will work on problems that require processing high-throughput, low-latency streaming data alongside complex batch processing workloads. Whether you are optimizing database schemas for transactional integrity, building telemetry pipelines to monitor call quality, or collaborating with DevOps and Product teams, your work ensures that data is accessible, accurate, and secure. This position is ideal for engineers who thrive in high-scale environments and enjoy solving complex, real-world data distribution challenges.
At Zoom, data engineering is not just about writing queries; it is about building resilient systems that support a culture of friction-free communication. Successful candidates are those who can balance rigorous technical execution with a deep understanding of how data flows across distributed systems to drive business value.




