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Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Engine simplifies business travel management, providing an all-in-one platform for booking accommodations with significant savings and streamlined processes.

Engine

Employee count: 501-1000

Salary: $135K – $187K per year

United States only

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About Engine

At Engine, we’re transforming business travel into something personalized, rewarding, and simple. For too long, managing travel and spend has been overwhelming and fragmented — we’re here to change that. We believe the future of travel should be seamless and powered by technology that delights customers at every step. That’s why we’re building a platform that brings together corporate travel, a powerful charge card, and modern spend management in one place.

To make this vision real, we’re looking for exceptional, mission-driven people to help redefine how businesses manage and experience travel.

More than 30,000 companies already rely on Engine to support over 1 million travelers and billions in annual bookings each year. Cash flow positive with rapid growth, we pair exclusive Engine-only rates, industry-leading rewards, and intelligent automation to help businesses save money while delivering world-class personalization and convenience.

Backed by Telescope Partners, Blackstone, and Permira, Engine has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing travel and fintech platforms in North America, with honors including the Deloitte Fast 500 and Built In’s Best Places to Work.

We are hiring for Senior Software Engineers, Backend, on multiple teams across our organization. Your application will be considered for any open positions that are a fit. Below the details of the role there is a short description of each team with an opening.

Your Mission

As a Senior Software Engineer at Engine, you’ll play a vital role in an environment where innovation meets collaboration. Here’s what you’ll take charge of:

  • Design and Implement: Craft innovative software systems and APIs that contribute to the success of Engine’s mission, focusing on scalability, security, and performance.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product and Data Science, to unlock new opportunities and deliver seamless experiences for our customers.
  • Ownership: Lead key initiatives that improve efficiency, enhance system performance, and drive customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Bring to Engine

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

  • Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining highly available and high-performing distributed systems. You have a proven track record of building public-facing (consumer-grade) APIs and managing the complexities of versioning, deprecation, and consumption-based rate limiting. Experience with Node.js, TypeScript, Kotlin (or similar modern backend languages), and AWS is a plus.
  • 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 and prioritize Domain-Driven Design.
  • Mindset: You’re ready to roll up your sleeves, collaborate, and deliver results that matter.

Pricing Team

The Pricing team builds the real-time systems that determine what every customer pays across our travel marketplace. We design and operate auction-based pricing engines, models informed by Machine Learning, and customer segmentation strategies — all running at scale across Lodging, Car Rentals, and Flights. Our work directly impacts conversion, revenue, and competitiveness, and the results are immediately measurable.

IDM Team

The Identity Management team owns authentication and authorization for Hotel Engine's customers. We operate the Auth0 tenant, shape the login experience, and partner with enterprise customers to deliver secure, reliable identity integrations — so every traveler, admin, and partner can access the right things, at the right time, with confidence.

Compensation
Our compensation packages are based on several factors, including your experience, expertise, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, total compensation may include equity and/or variable pay (OTE). Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process.

Base Pay Range
$135,200—$187,000 USD

The Engine Edge: Perks & CompensationWe 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 atengine.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.

Perks and benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and more.

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.

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Salary: $135K – $187K per year

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About Engine

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At Engine, we're passionate about revolutionizing business travel management. Our platform is designed to simplify the entire process, allowing companies to book, manage, and save on business travel effortlessly. With access to over 750,000 properties worldwide, we provide an expansive selection of hotels and accommodations tailored to meet our users' needs. We believe that managing travel should be as straightforward as possible, eliminating the headaches and complexities often associated with business trips.

We're committed to delivering a no-nonsense experience with no membership fees, contracts, or minimum spending requirements. Instead, we focus on delivering value by offering substantial savings—our members enjoy an average discount of 26% on bookings. Our platform goes beyond traditional booking; we offer consolidated invoices to streamline expense management, and intuitive travel policies to ensure compliance without the hassle of constant oversight. Engine is here to make travel management easier and more efficient, so our clients can devote more time to what truly matters while we handle the details.

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Some meals provided

Breakfast Thursdays.

Dental insurance

Coverage for dental care.

Disability insurance

Insurance covering disability.

Family medical leave

Leave for family medical reasons.

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