Senior Software Engineer | Backend
About The Position
About Dusk Dusk delivers the capabilities of a world-class entertainment director, at a fraction of the cost. Made for modern venue operators to save time, improve operations, and boost revenue. Trusted by 500+ bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and hotels – powering 50K+ concerts annually. We've raised over $5M from strategic investors, including founders and executives from Carta, Vercel, and Yelp as well as Atlantic Records, Red Light Management, and Independent Artists Group (IAG). Our team includes YC-backed founders and individuals from Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Apollo.io. About the Role We’re seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to help build the core infrastructure that powers Dusk’s event management platform. You’ll work closely with product, design, and data teams to architect reliable, scalable services that deliver real-time insights, automation, and integrations for venues worldwide. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on technical ownership, performance optimization, and solving complex data problems in production environments.
Requirements
- 5+ years of backend software engineering experience, ideally in SaaS or high-scale production systems
- Strong proficiency in Python, Node.js, Rust or Go (we use Python, Rust, Node)
- Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and data modeling
- Familiarity with AWS, Docker, automated testing and modern CI/CD pipelines
- Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, caching, and distributed systems design
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- experience with machine learning pipelines or event-driven architectures
Responsibilities
- Architect and build scalable APIs, microservices, and data pipelines that power the Dusk platform
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of backend features — from design to deployment and monitoring
- Collaborate with frontend teams on data contracts and system integrations
- Implement best practices around performance, reliability, and observability
- Optimize database design, query performance, and system latency
- Integrate with third-party systems including CRMs, ticketing, and POS solutions
- Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and help evolve engineering culture
Benefits
- Competitive salary + equity options
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Early technical ownership in a high-growth, mission-driven company
- Access to live events and industry networking opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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