Software Engineer (Mid–Senior Level)

Software Engineer (Mid–Senior Level)Type: Full TimeLocation: Hybrid (U.S. Only)Level: Mid–SeniorCompensation: $120,000 - $175,000 (Base) + Performance BonusAbout the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional mid- to senior-level Software Engineer to architect, design, and build next-generation backend systems for large-scale live event-ticketing, dynamic pricing, and marketplace integrations.This is a high-impact role ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex infrastructure challenges from the ground up, developing proprietary tools and intelligent automation frameworks that redefine efficiency across live-event commerce.You'll work closely with a senior product manager deeply experienced in the industry and lead cross-functional engineering efforts spanning data architecture, API frameworks, and distributed backend services serving tens of thousands of transactions daily.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain API integrations with major ticket marketplaces, handling authentication, rate limits, webhooks, and data synchronization at scale.Architect and develop custom end-to-end backend platforms powering ticket-marketplace operations, pricing algorithms, and automation workflows.Design and deploy scalable, cloud-native systems leveraging AWS (EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, CloudFormation / Pulumi / Terraform).Orchestrate containerized services with Docker and Kubernetes on AWS, owning deployment, scaling, and reliability.Lead architecture reviews, enforce clean design principles, and help mentor other engineers in scalable code patterns and performance optimization.Collaborate across product, BI, and infrastructure teams to translate operational bottlenecks into automation and data-driven opportunities.Oversee security, compliance, and reliability for multi-tenant APIs, distributed services, and marketplace data handling.Continuously improve CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), testing frameworks, and DevOps reliability.Minimum Qualifications6+ years of professional software engineering experience with a record of shipping scalable, high-performance applications.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (Master's preferred).Advanced proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and Python for backend systems and services.Proven experience building and maintaining third-party API integrations in production (e.g., marketplaces, payments, or e-commerce platforms).Deep, hands-on AWS experience in production (EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3), including infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation, Pulumi, or Terraform).Hands-on production experience orchestrating services with Docker and Kubernetes.Strong knowledge of NoSQL and relational databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc.) including schema design and performance tuning.Deep understanding of RESTful API design, authentication, rate-limiting, and security best practices.Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and architectural design skills.Preferred QualificationsPrior experience in event-ticketing, e-commerce, or real-time marketplace systems.Microservice and message-driven architecture experience (RabbitMQ / AMQP).Experience with Temporal workflows, or willingness to learn it (part of our platform runs on Temporal).Advanced knowledge of AWS security, monitoring, and cost optimization.Open-source contributions.In a Typical Day, You WillArchitect APIs, pipelines, and internal tools for real-time marketplace operations.Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to deploy intelligent automation systems.Lead technical design reviews and ensure modular, maintainable codebases.Monitor and troubleshoot marketplace integrations, data synchronization, and the performance of high-throughput distributed systems.Interview ProcessCandidates will be invited to:Present a portfolio or GitHub repository showcasing architectural or backend projects.Complete a technical case study demonstrating system design and optimization.Participate in a live technical interview focused on API integration, cloud architecture, and advanced coding practices.Why Join UsCompetitive salary + bonusOpportunity to shape the future of live event-ticketing automation and global marketplace intelligence.Work alongside elite engineers solving complex, high-volume challenges at scale.High autonomy in a fast-moving, data-driven environment that rewards innovation and execution.Premium Claude access for every engineer to build and ship faster.Benefits:Flexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offWeekly DoorDash Meals