Staff Web Engineer

About Us: Live experiences help people cross today’s digital divide and focus on what truly connects us – the here, the now, this once-in-a-lifetime moment that’s bringing us together. To fulfill Gametime’s mission of uniting the world through shared experiences, we make it easy for people to discover and access the live experiences that matter most.   With platforms on iOS, Android, mobile web and desktop supporting more than 60,000 events across the US and Canada, we are reimagining the event ticket industry in order to move at the speed of life. The Role: As a Staff Web Engineer at Gametime, you’ll play a crucial role in modernizing our web presence. This position requires not just technical expertise but also leadership in creating exceptional user experiences, ensuring top-tier performance, and optimizing for SEO discoverability. You will lead the charge in building responsive, visually appealing, and scalable web applications that delight our users and perform seamlessly across all device

What You’ll Do:

• Modernize Web Architecture: Spearhead the transformation of our web technology stack, evaluating and implementing state-of-the-art frameworks and tools to enhance user experience, performance, and maintainability.
• Lead Design & Development: Design and develop responsive, performant, and visually appealing web applications, ensuring they meet modern standards of scalability and usability.
• Optimize for Speed & Scalability: Implement performance optimization techniques to ensure our web applications are fast, efficient, and scalable.
• Enhance SEO & Visibility: Apply SEO best practices to improve our online visibility and organic search rankings, ensuring our web platforms remain competitive.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with UX/UI designers to create intuitive, engaging user interfaces that enhance customer satisfaction and ease of use.
• Mentor & Guide: Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Establish coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Conduct Code Reviews: Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality code and adherence to best practices.
• Stay Ahead of Trends: Keep up with emerging web technologies, industry trends, and search engine algorithms to drive data-informed decisions in our web strategy.

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

• Proven Expertise: 10+ years of experience in modernizing web client products, with a portfolio showcasing your ability to raise the bar in user experience and web performance.
• Front-End Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular), HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles.
• SEO Knowledge: Familiarity with SEO best practices and tools, with a proven track record of improving organic search rankings.
• Technical Leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and establishing coding standards and architectural guidelines.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.

What We Can Offer:

• Flexible PTO
• Competitive salary & equity package
• Monthly Gametime credits for any event ($1,200/yr)
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401k, HSA, pre-tax savings programs
• Unlimited snacks, drinks
• Company happy-hours, events and outings
• Wellness programs
• Tenure recognition

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with progressive web apps (PWAs) and single-page applications (SPAs).
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and their implementation.
• Familiarity with containerization and microservices architectures.
• Exposure to server-side technologies (e.g., Go, Node.js, Python, Ruby) and some familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Gametime is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, parental status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

At Gametime pay ranges are subject to change and assigned to a job based on specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.

United States - Pay Range$230,000—$260,000 USD

Gametime is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, parental status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

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