Zuma Restaurants, founded in 2002 by chef Rainer Becker, is a global luxury dining group that delivers contemporary izakaya-style Japanese cuisine with a sophisticated twist on traditional techniques. With flagship locations in London, Hong Kong, Dubai, Istanbul, Miami, Bangkok, Abu Dhabi, New York, Rome, Las Vegas, and Boston, Zuma combines premium ingredients, culinary precision, and a meticulously designed interior that blends craftsmanship with urban modernity. The brand’s unwavering focus on service excellence, attention to detail, and innovative menu offerings—supported by a curated sake bar—has earned numerous awards and a loyal international clientele. Zuma operates alongside ROKA, Oblix, ETARU, and INKO NITO within the Azumi Restaurant Group, reinforcing its position as a leader in upscale Japanese hospitality.
Open Positions
Staff Engineer (Agentic AI & Data)
Seeking a candidate with a Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science and 5+ years of full-stack software development experience, especially with LLMs or AI systems, API development, and cloud infrastructure. Strong communication and adaptability in a startup environment are essential
Staff Engineer (Backend, DevOps, Infrastructure)
Seeking a Staff Engineer with a Bachelor's/Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience building production-grade software. Must have expertise in backend development (Node.js), cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices. Strong communication skills are essential
Principal Product Designer
Seeking a Principal Product Designer with 10+ years of experience in UX leadership, a strong track record of executive partnership, and experience designing complex platforms. Must be passionate about agentic AI and possess strong product instincts
Senior Engineer
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field. 3+ years of software experience, focused on scalability & reliability. Hands-on experience with backend/Node.js. Strong communication & data-driven approach
VP of Engineering
12+ yrs engineering experience. 3+ years leading. Experience scaling from Seed/B+ to Series B. Strong technical fundamentals
Support Engineer
Basic coding ability, familiarity with databases, strong understanding of APIs, clear communication skills, and attention to detail