Gametime · 3 weeks ago
Senior Backend Engineer II - Tools and Automation
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$189K/yr - $222K/yr
7+ years expGametime is a company dedicated to uniting the world through live experiences, making it easy for people to access the events that matter most. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer II for the Tools and Automation team, responsible for leading the design and architecture of automated systems that enhance operational excellence across the organization.
E-CommerceEventsMedia and EntertainmentMobile AppsTicketing
Responsibilities
Drive Agentic System Design and Technical Strategy - Lead the design and architecture of AI and automated systems and platforms that enable operational excellence across Gametime. Ensure designs are extensible, observable, and evolve with the company’s growth
Own Foundational Systems - Take full ownership of critical backend systems that power automation and internal tools. Define long-term roadmaps, reliability standards, and performance goals. Align team and influence the org on LLM best practices
End-to-End Delivery and Accountability - Drive projects from conception through production with clear milestones, proactive risk management, and measurable outcomes. Champion quality, maintainability, and operational excellence
Lead Cross-Functional Execution - Partner with Product, Design, and Operations to translate complex business workflows into scalable automation. Anticipate future needs and ensure systems are built for change, not just completion
Technical Stewardship and Mentorship - Elevate the technical bar by mentoring teammates through design reviews, code reviews, and collaborative programming sessions. Shape best practices and foster a culture of thoughtful, deliberate engineering
AI and Automation Leadership - Leverage AI Code Generation tools to accelerate delivery while enforcing standards of clarity, reliability, and test coverage. Apply LLMs and automation thoughtfully, using them where they create strategic value
Influence Beyond Code - Demonstrate ownership of the team’s mission by identifying high-impact opportunities, advocating for bold solutions, and ensuring alignment with Gametime’s strategic priorities
Cultural and Organizational Impact - Contribute to building an inclusive, growth-oriented culture. Take initiative in defining how the team learns, collaborates, and scales its impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or related field
7+ years of experience building and engineering software
2+ years building automation software
Experience building AI/agentic automation; planning, tool use, context engineering; experience working with LLM evaluations to improve agentic systems
Experience building with workflow orchestration platforms (Temporal, Amazon SWF, etc.)
Proficiency in building reliable backend systems using Golang or Python
Experience developing distributed systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability
Capable of designing and maintaining well-structured internal and external APIs
Experience working with messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar
Solid experience with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and NoSQL technologies (e.g. MongoDB, DynamoDB)
Experience developing and owning tools and automation that empower different disciplines
Experience and comfortable using AI tools (e.g., Cursor, Copilot, ChatGPT)
Works effectively with cross-functional partners to deliver reliable solutions and shares knowledge through code reviews and discussion
Determined to understand and support others through active listening and asking questions
Demonstrates strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities, especially in situations that have nuanced workflows and systems
Proactive in identifying challenges and implementing solutions
Preferred
Building LLM or AI powered solutions
Benefits
Flexible PTO
Monthly Gametime credits for any event ($1,200/yr)
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Life insurance and disability benefits
Diverse Family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
401k, HSA, pre-tax savings programs
Company off-sites and meet-ups
Wellness programs
Tenure recognition
Company
Gametime
Gametime sells last-minute tickets to the most popular events in sports, music, and theater.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$71.6MKey Investors
Nimble PartnersEvolution MediaAccel
2022-05-26Series C· $30M
2017-09-13Series Unknown· $8.2M
2016-09-21Series B· $20M
Leadership Team
Brad Griffith
CEO
Recent News
2025-12-10
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