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Principal Engineer
WayUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Oct 2024
About the role
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with its EMEA HQ in Paris, Way is the category-leading B2B technology for brands to unlock the extraordinary power of experiences. In a world where 76% of consumers would rather spend their money on experiences over material goods, Way provides the technology for brands to meet this rapidly changing consumer behavior.
Way emerged in 2020 as a solution for hospitality brands to build brand loyalty and drive new experiential revenue at scale. Since then, industry leaders such as Hyatt Hotels, Graduate Hotels, AutoCamp, Auberge Resort Collection and hundreds of others have leveraged Way’s all-in-one experiential platform to launch and scale unforgettable experiences — from hot air balloon rides above Mexico City to truffle hunting in the French countryside.
Way has achieved significant milestones, including a $20 million Series A funding round in late 2022 backed by Tiger Global, MSD Capital (Michael Dell) at a $100m valuation, as it continues to grow triple digits year over year.
The team is rapidly expanding and looking for focused, vision-oriented team players and leaders eager to join a fast-paced and dynamic environment where the work isn’t easy but the reward is unmatched as we transform hospitality and experiences globally.
The Role
We are seeking a hands-on, Principal Engineer to partner with the CTO to design and shape the architecture of our platform. Your focus will be to deliver scale, reliability, and performance while we continue to increase the capabilities of our platform. You will both write and review code, while also mentoring more junior developers on the team. You will drive best practices across the engineering teams and will lead by example.
The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial engineer excited about solving complex backend problems, but also capable of navigating front-end code as well. You are passionate about technology, but also pragmatic in your approach. You will have previously solved significant scaling challenges involving concurrency.
Way emerged in 2020 as a solution for hospitality brands to build brand loyalty and drive new experiential revenue at scale. Since then, industry leaders such as Hyatt Hotels, Graduate Hotels, AutoCamp, Auberge Resort Collection and hundreds of others have leveraged Way’s all-in-one experiential platform to launch and scale unforgettable experiences — from hot air balloon rides above Mexico City to truffle hunting in the French countryside.
Way has achieved significant milestones, including a $20 million Series A funding round in late 2022 backed by Tiger Global, MSD Capital (Michael Dell) at a $100m valuation, as it continues to grow triple digits year over year.
The team is rapidly expanding and looking for focused, vision-oriented team players and leaders eager to join a fast-paced and dynamic environment where the work isn’t easy but the reward is unmatched as we transform hospitality and experiences globally.
The Role
We are seeking a hands-on, Principal Engineer to partner with the CTO to design and shape the architecture of our platform. Your focus will be to deliver scale, reliability, and performance while we continue to increase the capabilities of our platform. You will both write and review code, while also mentoring more junior developers on the team. You will drive best practices across the engineering teams and will lead by example.
The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial engineer excited about solving complex backend problems, but also capable of navigating front-end code as well. You are passionate about technology, but also pragmatic in your approach. You will have previously solved significant scaling challenges involving concurrency.
Key Responsibilities
- Architectural Improvements
- Engineering design for new features
- Platform performance, scalability, and reliabilityFeature delivery - around 50% coding
- Code Reviews and mentoring
- Engineering best practices
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in back-end architecture and practical experience with common architecture patterns
- Extensive performance troubleshooting experience, both front-end and back-end
- Mastery of Node/Nest.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL
- Cloud Infrastructure expertise including crafting Terraform
- Exemplary problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Previous experience at a high growth startup is preferred
Rewards
- Attractive salary package commensurate with experience and skill level
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage and other benefits
- Stock options that offer a stake in our success
- Modern office located in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas
- Annual stipends for hotel stays and travel, allowing you to experience our partner offerings firsthand
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