Lead Software Engineer - SDK

Live Nation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Nation is seeking a Lead Engineer (Android) to join their team at Ticketmaster. This role involves designing and implementing SDK features that power hundreds of apps globally, ensuring high-quality mobile experiences for millions of fans. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software development, particularly in Native Android, and a passion for live events.

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of professional experience in software development.
• 5+ years in Native Android Development.
• Experience with Kotlin and Java.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement features for an SDK used by millions.
• Write, test, and instrument code for mobile applications.
• Participate in the entire feature development lifecycle.

Skills

Software Development

Native Android Development

Full-Stack Development

Agile Methodologies

Kotlin

Java

Jetpack Compose

Kotlin Coroutines

MVVM

Performance Tuning

Job description

Job Summary:

THE TEAM

A career at Ticketmaster will challenge and engage you. We support the creators and producers of shows and live performances, while connecting more passionate fans to these events. The pace here is fast, the atmosphere is fun, and a passion for live events is a common thread that ties us together. As a global and growing business, we can truly offer a world of opportunities to expand your skills and develop your career. Our teams are a diverse mix of passionate employees, helping fans around the globe connect with the artists, teams, and events they love. It truly is a unique and rewarding environment. Imagine millions of fans discovering events and selecting the best ticket options from an interactive seat map.

THE JOB

Be part of something special! This role of Lead Engineer (Android) will have a mix of coding and collaboration responsibilities to help sustain and grow our SDKs, which are embedded in over 500 client apps globally, some of which are among the top-used apps on the app store. You’ll be challenged to envision the technical aspects and solutions for the future landscape of globalizing and growing our SDK further. The role is a great opportunity to further grow your technical skills and deliver highly impactful products that help millions of fans experience live events.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

1. Design and implement features for an SDK that powers hundreds of apps used by millions of fans across the world.
2. Write, test, and instrument code for mobile applications to deliver high-quality, evolvable features.
3. Participate in the entire feature development lifecycle, from idea phase to release.
4. Build mobile interfaces that are properly instrumented and optimized for performance.
5. Contribute to engineering innovation and improve the scalability and reliability of our mobile applications.
6. Partner with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into functional, user-friendly mobile experiences.
7. Drive impactful contributions seen by millions of users, enhancing their live event experience.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

1. 5-6+ years of professional experience in software development.
2. 5+ years of software engineering experience (predominantly within Native Android Development) and a deep understanding of full-stack development, app performance, and architecture.
3. Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools such as JIRA.
4. Extensive experience developing robust, mission-critical systems using multiple general-purpose programming languages (Kotlin or Java).
5. Deep understanding and practical experience with Jetpack Compose and modern UI development.
6. Proficiency in Kotlin Coroutines and StateFlow/SharedFlow for asynchronous programming and reactive data handling.
7. Hands-on experience with Hilt/Dagger for scalable and maintainable architecture.
8. Expertise in MVVM, MVI, and similar approaches.
9. Previous experience designing and developing solutions to complex problems with significant business impact.
10. A strong understanding of how their systems interact with the broader production environment, including dependencies and platform primitives.
11. Exposure to React Native.
12. Proven ability to learn other coding languages, platforms, frameworks, and tools.
13. Experience owning projects from initial idea to production.
14. Experience mentoring junior engineers.

NICE TO HAVE (or ADDITIONAL SKILLS)

1. Previous proven ability to lead a team through the full lifecycle of software development.
2. Demonstrated expertise in building software with one or more of the following: Infrastructure, Databases, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Distributed Systems, Security, and Privacy.

YOU (BEHAVIORAL SKILLS)

1. Ability to meet commitments and multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
2. Must be a great team player and exhibit a positive attitude.
3. Ability to own and manage multiple concurrent projects, including presenting and negotiating with stakeholders on interdependencies and deliverables.
4. Experience building services or applications where performance is an important consideration.
5. Experience with performance tuning and optimizations at scale, which is extremely valuable at Ticketmaster.

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER

We are proud to be part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company.

Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace and leading provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment industry, we are positioned to deliver on this vision.

We do it all with an intense passion for live entertainment and an inspiring, diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you’re passionate about live entertainment and want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

Our values:

Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork - We believe individual achievement is less important than team success.

Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards for our partners and stakeholders.

Belonging - We are committed to building a culture where all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice, and opportunities to thrive.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are passionate about our people and committed to diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We support your professional and personal development, and welcome applications regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or caregiving responsibilities.

Ticketmaster Canada will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require an accommodation, please email [e-mail]. Resumes sent to this inbox will not be considered.

The expected compensation for this position is:

$130,000.00 CAD - $170,000.00 CAD

** Pay is based on factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.