Lead Software Engineer - SDK

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

Job summary

Join Ticketmaster as a Lead Engineer (Android) and be part of a dynamic team that powers SDKs used by millions of fans worldwide. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects, enhance your technical skills, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality mobile experiences. If you are passionate about live events and technology, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Deep understanding of full-stack development and app performance.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement features for an SDK that powers hundreds of apps.
• Write, test, and instrument code for mobile applications.
• Participate in the entire feature development lifecycle.

Skills

Software Development

Android Development

Agile Methodologies

Kotlin

Java

UI Development

Performance Tuning

Mentoring

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 involve 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 topmost 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. This 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

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

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

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

NICE TO HAVE (or ADDITIONAL SKILLS)

• Proven ability to lead a team through the full software development lifecycle.
• Expertise in building software with infrastructure, databases, data processing, machine learning, distributed systems, security, or privacy.

YOU (BEHAVIORAL SKILLS)

• Ability to meet commitments and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Great team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, negotiate with stakeholders, and present feasible deliverables.
• Experience building services or applications where performance is critical, with experience in performance tuning and optimization.

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER

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

Our vision is to connect people around the world to live events they love. As the largest ticket marketplace and provider of enterprise tools for live entertainment, we are positioned to deliver on that vision.

We foster a culture driven by passion for live events, diversity, and accessible leadership. 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 fans and clients rely on us to power their experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork: We believe success is achieved through team effort.

Integrity: We uphold the highest moral and ethical standards.

Belonging: We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic selves and thrive.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment, encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We support your professional and personal growth and encourage applications regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or caring responsibilities.

Ticketmaster Canada provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process. For assistance, email [e-mail]. Resumes sent to this email will not be considered.

The expected compensation for this position is:

$130,000.00 CAD - $170,000.00 CAD

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