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Staff Software Engineer (Search Specialist)

Engine
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025
Join Our Journey at Engine

At Engine, we're revolutionizing work travel. Our modern travel platform isn't just about booking trips; it's about transforming how businesses and their teams experience travel. From seamless booking options with top airlines, hotels, and car rental providers to single-invoice billing and flexible trip modifications, we make travel not only easier to manage but also enjoyable. Backed by powerhouse investors like Telescope Partners, Blackstone, Elefund, and Permira, we're growing fast—and we want you to be part of it.

Your Mission:

As part of the Engine team, you'll play a vital role in an environment where innovation meets collaboration. Here's what you'll take charge of:

  • Design, develop, and maintain a search engine using OpenSearch and related services
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using TypeScript and Node.js.
  • Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features on a customer-facing search team.
  • Optimize system performance and ensure high availability and scalability.
  • Actively participate in architectural discussions, defining best practices and system design patterns.
  • Improve development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and overall engineering efficiency.
  • Mentor and support other engineers, contributing to a strong engineering culture.

What You'll Bring to Engine:

We're looking for someone who's ready to make an impact and grow alongside us:

  • Experience: Experience: 8-10 years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining highly available and high-performing distributed systems. 3 years working with ElasticSearch or OpenSearch.
  • Skills: You're a problem-solver with a strong grasp of software design principles, scalability, and system architecture. You thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments.
  • Tech-Savvy: You're experienced with ElasticSearch or OpenSearch; backend technologies such as Node.js, Typescript, and Ruby; and cloud technologies, such as AW
  • Mindset: You're ready to roll up your sleeves, collaborate, and deliver results that matter.

Cash compensation: The base salary range for this role is $190,000 to $240,000. Final compensation packages are determined by various factors, including prior experience and expertise. This role is also eligible to receive equity compensation.

The Engine Edge: Perks & Compensation

We believe in rewarding great work with great benefits:

  • Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.
  • Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture.
  • Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we'll make sure you have what you need to succeed.

Ready to Build the Future of Work Travel?

Join us on our mission to transform how work travel works—for businesses, for travelers, and for the industry. Apply now and let's make travel simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable—together.

Salary : $190,000 - $240,000

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