Principal Engineer

Posted 19 Days Ago
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Austin, TX
Expert/Leader
Real Estate • Software • Travel • Hospitality
Way offers a simple, scalable software platform that lets anyone easily create and curate brand-defining experiences
The Role
The Principal Engineer will collaborate with the CTO to design and enhance the architecture of the platform, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance. Responsibilities include coding, code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and implementing engineering best practices.
Summary Generated by Built In

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with its EMEA HQ in Paris, Way is the category-leading B2B technology platform enabling brands to capitalize on the growing demand for transformative experiences. With 76% of consumers prioritizing experiences over material goods, Way delivers the tools brands need to adapt to this seismic shift in consumer behavior.


Founded in 2020, Way has redefined how hospitality brands build loyalty and generate experiential revenue at scale. Industry leaders such as Hyatt Hotels, Graduate Hotels, AutoCamp, and Auberge Resorts Collection, among hundreds of others, leverage Way’s platform to execute unforgettable offerings—from hot air balloon rides over Mexico City to truffle hunting in the French countryside.


Following a $20 million Series A funding round in late 2022, led by Tiger Global and MSD Capital, Way continues to grow at triple-digit rates year-over-year, backed by a $100 million valuation.


We are seeking accomplished professionals eager to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment that demands excellence and rewards impact.


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

Candidates are required to be located in or willing to move to Austin within 60 days of start date

Top Skills

Node.js
Typescript
The Company
Austin, TX
15 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Way provides a SaaS platform to hospitality and real estate companies enabling them to launch peer-to-peer experiences.

Leading brands and independents like Bunkhouse Group in Austin, The Little Nell in Aspen, Life House Hotels, Auberge, and countless others leverage Way to drive revenue and build brand loyalty.

In the future, all brands will be known for the immersive, real-world experiences they provide, and Way is the infrastructure that is powering this transition.

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