Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Hotel Engine

. Craft innovative software systems and APIs that contribute to the success of Engine’s mission, focusing on scalability, security, and performance.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $121,400 - $168,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDistributed SystemsJavaScriptKotlinNode.jsTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Lead key initiatives that improve efficiency, enhance system performance, and drive customer satisfaction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ 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.
You’re a problem-solver with a strong grasp of software design principles, scalability, and system architecture.
You thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments and prioritize Domain-Driven Design.
You’re ready to roll up your sleeves, collaborate, and deliver results that matter.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.
Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture.
Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we’ll make sure you have what you need to succeed.

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Hard Skills & Tools

distributed systemsAPIsNode.jsTypeScriptKotlinAWSsoftware design principlesscalabilitysystem architectureDomain-Driven Design

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcollaborationinnovationefficiency improvementcustomer satisfactioncross-functional teamworkleadershipadaptabilitycommunicationresults-oriented