Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Engine is transforming business travel into a personalized and rewarding experience. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will design and implement innovative software systems and APIs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor other engineers to enhance system performance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Craft innovative software systems and APIs that contribute to the success of Engine’s mission, focusing on scalability, security, and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product and Data Science, to unlock new opportunities and deliver seamless experiences for our customers
• Mentor mid-to-senior level engineers, and lead efforts to ensure the quality, scalability, and robustness of our software
• Lead key initiatives that improve efficiency, enhance system performance, and drive customer satisfaction

Requirements:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining highly available and high-performing distributed systems
• Proven track record of building public-facing (consumer-grade) APIs and managing the complexities of versioning, deprecation, and consumption-based rate limiting
• Experience with Node.js, TypeScript, Kotlin (or similar modern backend languages), and AWS is a plus
• Strong grasp of software design principles, scalability, and system architecture
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments and prioritize Domain-Driven Design
• Willingness to roll up sleeves, collaborate, and deliver results that matter