Staff Software Engineer (Remote - US)

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Remote; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech firm specializing in ticketing solutions is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead modernization efforts for their core product. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in .NET Core and modern frontend technologies like React, Angular, or Vue. This role emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and driving architectural excellence. This position is fully remote, and candidates are expected to be located in specific states within the US.

Benefits

Base salary range of $175,000 - $200,000

Annual bonus based on performance

100% paid medical, dental and vision benefits

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

Qualifications

• Six or more years of full stack software development experience in a SaaS or tech-driven environment.
• Strong front-end experience with modern frameworks and back-end expertise with .NET Core.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive architectural modernization by designing new service-oriented architectures.
• Introduce SRE principles and automated quality gates.
• Serve as a mentor and technical leader for the engineering team.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

.NET Core

React

Angular

Vue

SQL databases

Job description

Overview

Job Description

At TixTrack, we support our clients by creating superior ticketing solutions for performing arts and cultural institutions through a combination of modern technology, beautifully simple design, and the art of listening.

Founded in Los Angeles, we are a small, but growing team of hardworking, highly motivated individuals. Our core product, Nliven, is a real-time platform that helps venues manage ticket sales efficiently while creating a more engaging buying experience for customers. With a presence across both the US and UK, and trusted by key players on Broadway and the West End, we are passionate about our work and driven to innovate with our customers to solve current and future challenges with new solutions.

We are transforming our engineering culture to align with an Empowered Teams model, embracing Continuous Delivery and focusing on building capabilities to drive higher quality, reliability, and speed.

Even with a highly dispersed, largely remote workforce, we stay connected through our Slack channels, virtual events and regional meetups. Come see how we “role.”

About The Role

The Staff Software Engineer is a key technical leader and mentor in our engineering organization. This role is responsible for driving modernization of our core product by architecting, developing, and optimizing both frontend and backend systems with a relentless focus on quality, reliability, and architectural excellence.

This role requires deep expertise in .NET Core and modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) to build scalable, high-performance applications. It also requires a deep appreciation for the principles of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and DevOps to ensure our systems are stable, observable, and rapidly deployable.

Beyond technical execution, this position is a force multiplier; you will mentor engineers, assist the team in adopting Continuous Delivery practices, and ensure engineering best practices. The Staff Software Engineer plays a pivotal role in system design, risk assessment, and deployment strategies while partnering with Product, Design, and Engineering Leadership to deliver solutions as part of a cross-functional, empowered product team.

This position reports to an Engineering Manager and is expected to take ownership of large-scale projects, solve complex problems and elevate the skills and standards of all engineers.

This position is full-time and fully remote. Candidates must be located in California, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Louisiana, Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, New York, or Connecticut. Candidates may be required to travel and/or meet up in-person from time to time. There may also be an expectation in the future for hybrid work in a local office.

About You

• You have a strong background in .NET Core and modern frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue, with a deep understanding of both backend and frontend development.
• You don't just write code; you mentor, assist, and collaborate with your peers to elevate the entire team's technical output and skill level.
• You thrive on the challenge of modernizing an established product and are skilled at designing and building independent services to enable team autonomy and faster delivery.
• You have experience taking ownership of large-scale projects, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring junior engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• You thrive on solving complex challenges related to performance, scalability, and security, ensuring reliable and high-performance applications.
• You are comfortable partnering with Product, Design, and Engineering Leadership to deliver technical solutions that align with business goals as a member of an Empowered Product Team.

What You\'ll Do

• Drive Architectural Modernization: Actively contribute to the decoupling of our monolithic application, designing and implementing new service-oriented architectures that enable independent deployment and team autonomy.
• Elevate Quality and Reliability: Introduce and champion SRE principles and automated quality gates into our development lifecycle to ensure high system reliability.
• Be a Force Multiplier for the Team: Serve as the most senior technical leader and mentor for the engineers, collaborating directly with them.
• Collaborate with Product and Design teams to develop solutions that align with business objectives and deliver high customer value.
• Lead the technical design and architecture of new features and products, making critical decisions about technology stack, system integrations, and architectural patterns
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system designs, API specifications, and architectural diagrams
• Lead and participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices.
• Develop and enforce coding standards, best practices, and design principles across the engineering team
• Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and optimize system reliability.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact and adoption.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and long-term technical roadmaps.
• Solve complex technical challenges related to performance, scalability, and security.

What You\'ll Bring

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Six or more years of full stack software development in a Saas or technology-driven environment.
• Proficiency in modern frontend frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue)
• Strong front end experience (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript)
• Strong back-end experience (.NET Core).
• Deep understanding of SQL databases and data modeling best practices.
• Familiarity with Agile framework and methodologies.
• A comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts.

Essential Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills, balancing multiple projects and priorities.

Additional Desirable Skills

• DevOps: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. Familiarity with containerization and container orchestration. A strong understanding of monitoring and logging tools.
• Developer Experience (DevEx): A passion for improving the developer workflow. Experience with tooling automation and building internal frameworks or libraries that streamline development. An understanding of design systems or a keen eye for improving developer documentation.
• Stripe Payments: Hands-on experience implementing and managing Stripe payment integrations for e-commerce or SaaS applications. Familiarity with Stripe\'s API, Elements, Webhooks, and various payment methods.

Tools You’ll Use

• Microsoft Office
• Google Suite
• Slack
• JIRA

What We Value

Find Harmony - We confidently manage our work priorities and feel comfortable taking time to enjoy life outside of work.

Have a Clear View - We are transparent and honest, understand our roles, and know how we contribute.

Be a Fan - We are passionate about our work and driven to innovate with our customers to solve current and future challenges with new solutions.

Welcome All - We are a diverse group of employees that come together as a team, without ego, and do great work.

Perform at Your Best – We are committed to our customers success, always willing to listen and improve, to ensure our products exceed expectations.

How We Work

R

adical Curiosity - We Stay Hungry - We approach each day with curiosity and accountability; learning, engaging fully, questioning assumptions, connecting our work to the bigger picture, and always keeping the customer at the center.

E

mbrace Change - We Own Outcomes Together - We succeed by holding ourselves accountable, collaborating deeply across teams, embracing change, and continuously improving together.

S

eek Solutions - We Continuously Innovate Together - We focus on solutions and client value by acting decisively, prioritizing what matters most, and turning ideas into results through rapid, iterative action.

E

mpathy - We Grow Together - We listen deeply to our customers and to each other, using data, empathy, and mutual respect to grow stronger together.

T

ransform - We Raise The Bar - We set high standards, honor our commitments, and move forward every day with a success mindset, driving continuous improvement and quality for our customers.

Our Commitment to

TixTrack is committed to a workplace where everyone is free from bias, prejudice, discrimination, and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of , , , marital status, , , ancestry, physical or mental , medical condition, , genetic information, , , or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

We strive to ensure a welcoming work environment where everyone belongs and is valued, encouraged, & respected. We embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to our workplace.

We are focused on building a culture that acknowledges and values , equity, and .

What We Offer

• Base annual salary range of $175,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience.
• Annual bonus based on performance and company success
• 100% paid medical, dental and vision benefits for employee and dependents
• Company-paid life insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401k plans
• Paid parental leave
• Learning & development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Up to $300 reimbursement for initial equipment to set up hybrid work environment
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Remote work environment

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