Software Engineer I

Cvent, Inc.; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Cvent, Inc. is hiring a Software Engineer I to design, build, and ship features for web applications used by event professionals worldwide. You’ll join an agile team with engineers, product managers, and designers, growing your technical depth and owning your work.

The role emphasizes solving complex problems, collaborating across teams, and contributing to CI/CD practices. Hybrid work with two days in the office is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Experience building software applications through professional work or internships.
• Experience designing, building, and consuming RESTful web services (JSON).
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test responsive, accessible, user-friendly web applications using modern front-end frameworks and libraries
• Develop new features and integrate them with Cvent’s cloud-based platform and services
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and take part in code reviews
• Investigate, debug, and resolve software issues, and help improve reliability and performance
• Collaborate with other product teams across the Cvent suite to ensure systems integrate and work together smoothly
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and help improve team engineering practices
• Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly to boost productivity and code quality

Skills

SQL (T-SQL a plus)

RESTful web services

Java

Git

CI/CD

Cloud AWS

Frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue

TypeScript

Testing (unit/integration)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Gradle

Maven

Jenkins

Job description

Overview:

Our Culture and Impact

Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with more than 6,000+ employees and 34,000+ customers worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 500. Founded in 1999, Cvent delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for marketers and event professionals and offers software solutions to hotels, special event venues and destinations to help them grow their group/MICE and corporate travel business. Our technology brings millions of people together at events around the world. In short, we’re transforming the meetings and events industry through innovative technology that powers the human connection.

Cvent's strength lies in its people, fostering a culture where everyone is encouraged to think like entrepreneurs, taking risks and making decisions confidently. We value diverse perspectives and celebrate differences, working together with colleagues and clients to build strong connections.

AI at Cvent: Leading the Future

Are you ready to shape the future of work at the intersection of human expertise and AI innovation? At Cvent, we’re committed to continuous learning and adaptation—AI isn’t just a tool for us, it’s part of our DNA. We’re looking for candidates who are eager to evolve alongside technology. If you love to experiment boldly, share your discoveries, and help define best practices for AI-augmented work, you’ll thrive here. Our team values professionals who thoughtfully integrate AI into their daily work, delivering exceptional results while relying on the human judgment and creativity that drive real innovation.

Throughout our interview process, you’ll have the chance to demonstrate how you use AI to learn, iterate, and amplify your impact. If you’re excited to be part of a team that’s leading the way in AI-powered collaboration, we’d love to meet you.

As a Software Engineer I at Cvent, you’ll build and ship features for web applications used by event professionals around the world. You’ll work in an agile team alongside experienced engineers, product managers, and designers, with the support to grow your technical depth and take ownership of your work.

In This Role, You Will:

• Design, build, and test responsive, accessible, user-friendly web applications using modern front-end frameworks and libraries
• Develop new features and integrate them with Cvent’s cloud-based platform and services
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and take part in code reviews
• Investigate, debug, and resolve software issues, and help improve reliability and performance
• Collaborate with other product teams across the Cvent suite to ensure systems integrate and work together smoothly
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and help improve team engineering practices
• Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly to boost productivity and code quality

Here’s What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Experience building software applications through professional work, internships, or substantial project work
• Working knowledge of SQL, including writing queries and stored procedures (T-SQL a plus)
• Experience designing, building, and consuming RESTful web services (JSON)
• Foundation in object-oriented programming; Java preferred
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative version control workflows
• Understanding of build and CI/CD tools such as Gradle, Maven, or Jenkins
• Exposure to cloud platforms, preferably AWS (CloudFront a plus)
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative, curious mindset

Nice to Have

• Experience with GraphQL APIs
• Experience with a modern front-end framework (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) and TypeScript
• Familiarity with automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end)
• Exposure to enterprise SDLC and agile/Scrum environments

Hybrid: 2 days in office

This job posting is intended to comply with all applicable laws. If we learn during the course of our recruitment process that, due to an applicant’s location, further information about the position is required, including certain salary information, this information in this posting will be supplemented accordingly.

The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $80,000 - $100,000 annually + bonus depending on factors such as job-related knowledge, relevant experience, and location. We also offer a competitive benefits package, details of which can be found here.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position

Physical Demands