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Website

zendesk.com

Industry

Customer Service Software

Year founded

2007

Employees

6,000

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Zendesk Data Engineer Salaries

Reported total compensation ranges from $219,500 to $220,750 across 2 levels. Figures are self-reported and vary by location and offer details. Last updated Apr 6, 2026.

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Senior Software Engineer

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$220,750$170,000$33,750$17,000

Staff Software Engineer

Data

$219,500$175,000$27,000$17,500

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