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.
\n Key ResponsibilitiesArchitectural ImprovementsEngineering design for new featuresPlatform performance, scalability, and reliabilityFeature delivery - around 50% codingCode Reviews and mentoringEngineering best practices Requirements10+ years of experience in back-end architecture and practical experience with common architecture patternsExtensive performance troubleshooting experience, both front-end and back-endMastery of Node/Nest.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQLCloud Infrastructure expertise including crafting TerraformExemplary problem-solving skills and attention to detailPrevious experience at a high growth startup is preferred RewardsAttractive salary package commensurate with experience and skill levelComprehensive healthcare coverage and other benefitsStock options that offer a stake in our successModern office located in the vibrant city of Austin, TexasAnnual stipends for hotel stays and travel, allowing you to experience our partner offerings firsthand
\nCandidates are required to be located in or willing to move to Austin within 60 days of start date