Lead Software Engineer - Fullstack

AXS•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

AXS is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – Full Stack to lead the design and development of its core ticketing platforms. The role leads full-stack work across user interfaces, back-end services, APIs, and integrations, combining hands-on development with technical leadership, architecture, and team guidance in a complex enterprise environment. The engineer owns initiatives end-to-end across front-end and back-end, drives technical direction, and partners with Product, Design, and engineering to deliver secure, scalable software for high-demand, global use cases. AXS connects fans with artists and teams and sells tickets to events at venues worldwide. The company describes its environment as fun and fast-paced, with a focus on improving fan experiences and delivering solutions for clients. The role requires an onsite interview round. AXS does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years of professional software development experience, including technical leadership.
Strong front-end experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript; frameworks such as React or Next.js; modern UI architecture, accessibility, and responsive design.
Strong back-end experience with Java or C# and .NET Core, including building APIs, services, and business logic for web applications.
Demonstrated ability to own work across both front-end and back-end layers.
Solid understanding of API design, integrations, and modern application architecture.
Experience optimizing UI performance and service performance and reliability.
Proven ability to lead engineers, set engineering standards, and drive work from concept through production.
Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

AWS.
Terraform, Docker, or Kubernetes.
PostgreSQL, Redis, or similar data stores.
Node.js.
Design systems, CI/CD, and distributed or event-driven patterns.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain front-end and back-end features for web applications.
Lead full-stack architecture and design reviews; author or review technical designs as needed.
Set standards for code quality, security, performance, accessibility, and scalability across user interfaces and services.
Build APIs, business logic, and integrations that support strong user experiences.
Support agile delivery through planning, estimation, backlog breakdown, and risk and blocker management.
Champion testing, CI/CD, observability, and operational practices for applications and services.
Mentor engineers, lead code reviews, and improve documentation and knowledge sharing.
Own initiatives from concept through production and drive technical direction.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
Company-paid basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
Parental leave.
401(k) plan with a current employer match of 3%.
Flexible spending and health savings account options.
Wellness offerings.
Bonus eligibility under the current bonus plan requirements.
Training and education reimbursement.
Employee Resource Groups and access to volunteer and community engagement opportunities.