Senior Backend Engineer II - Tools and Automation

Job Summary:

Gametime seeks a Senior Backend Engineer II for the Tools and Automation team. This team is responsible for the technology that makes all the processes behind the scenes of our marketplace fast, effective, and efficient.

This role is for a senior technical leader who combines deep engineering expertise with strong ownership, accountability, and the ability to drive the direction of systems that make Gametime happen. You’ll be expected to lead initiatives end-to-end - from identifying opportunities to delivering high-quality solutions that scale across teams and domains.

As a senior leader in the org, you’ll mentor others, influence architectural direction, and represent the team’s strategy across engineering, design, product, and operations. Your domain will be comprised of both traditional and AI-driven automation (agentic) systems, ensuring that every workflow, service, and tool is efficient, resilient, and strategically aligned with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Agentic System Design and Technical Strategy - Lead the design and architecture of AI and automated systems and platforms that enable operational excellence across Gametime. Ensure designs are extensible, observable, and evolve with the company’s growth.

• Own Foundational Systems - Take full ownership of critical backend systems that power automation and internal tools. Define long-term roadmaps, reliability standards, and performance goals. Align team and influence the org on LLM best practices.

• End-to-End Delivery and Accountability - Drive projects from conception through production with clear milestones, proactive risk management, and measurable outcomes. Champion quality, maintainability, and operational excellence.

• Lead Cross-Functional Execution - Partner with Product, Design, and Operations to translate complex business workflows into scalable automation. Anticipate future needs and ensure systems are built for change, not just completion.

• Technical Stewardship and Mentorship - Elevate the technical bar by mentoring teammates through design reviews, code reviews, and collaborative programming sessions. Shape best practices and foster a culture of thoughtful, deliberate engineering.

• AI and Automation Leadership - Leverage AI Code Generation tools to accelerate delivery while enforcing standards of clarity, reliability, and test coverage. Apply LLMs and automation thoughtfully, using them where they create strategic value.

• Influence Beyond Code - Demonstrate ownership of the team’s mission by identifying high-impact opportunities, advocating for bold solutions, and ensuring alignment with Gametime’s strategic priorities.

• Cultural and Organizational Impact - Contribute to building an inclusive, growth-oriented culture. Take initiative in defining how the team learns, collaborates, and scales its impact.

Key Competencies:

Technical Skills:

• AI/Agentic Automation: Experience building AI/agentic automation; planning, tool use, context engineering; experience working with LLM evaluations to improve agentic systems.

Workflow Automation: Experience building with workflow orchestration platforms (Temporal, Amazon SWF, etc.).

• Backend Development: Proficiency in building reliable backend systems using Golang or Python.

• System Design: Experience developing distributed systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability.

• API Development: Capable of designing and maintaining well-structured internal and external APIs.

• Event-Driven Systems: Experience working with messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar.

• Databases: Solid experience with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and NoSQL technologies (e.g. MongoDB, DynamoDB).

Tools and Automation: Experience developing and owning tools and automation that empower different disciplines.

• AI Fluency: Experience and comfortable using AI tools (e.g.,Cursor, Copilot, ChatGPT).

Interpersonal Skills:

• Team Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional partners to deliver reliable solutions and shares knowledge through code reviews and discussion.

Communication: Determined to understand and support others through active listening and asking questions.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:

• Problem Solving: Demonstrates strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities, especially in situations that have nuanced workflows and systems.

• Domain Ownership: Proactive in identifying challenges and implementing solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering or related field.

• Experience: 7+ years of experience building and engineering software, 2+ years building automation software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: Building LLM or AI powered 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

• Diverse Family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility

• 401k, HSA, pre-tax savings programs

• Company off-sites and meet-ups

• Wellness programs

• Tenure recognition

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

$188,737—$222,044 USD