Senior Software Engineer | Backend
Job Description
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.
Key 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
Qualifications
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
Bonus: experience with machine learning pipelines or event-driven architectures
Perks & 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
If you love building reliable systems that power unforgettable live experiences, and want to shape the future of entertainment infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.