Staff Software Engineer at BookedBy

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Engineering, System Design, Architecture, Modern Engineering Practices, Large-Scale Applications, Coding Skills, Distributed Systems, Databases, API Design, Mentoring, Communication, Collaboration, AI Tools, Testing, Performance

Industry

Software Development

Description

Who we are Welcome to BookedBy, an industry-leading business management solution and scheduling software for salons, spas, and barbershops everywhere. BookedBy — with headquarters in Austin, TX — features more than 100 employees across three continents and powers thousands of locations worldwide with top brands such as Sport Clips Haircuts, Diesel Barbershop, Perfect Look, Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, Hairzoo, and more. Founded in 2011, BookedBy’s scheduling platform has more than 60 million bookings annually and is expanding into other service-based industries. Job Summary We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to serve as a hands-on technical leader for high-impact initiatives at BookedBy. In this role, you’ll design and deliver complex features, ensure systems are built with scalability and reliability in mind, and mentor engineers to raise the technical bar. You will lead technical execution on projects, help teams navigate tough trade-offs, and foster adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices to accelerate delivery and quality. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of major features and projects across the platform. Write production-quality code while guiding engineers through technical challenges. Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and maintainable, balancing long-term and short-term needs. Partner closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional stakeholders to align on requirements and trade-offs. Mentor and coach Senior Engineers, helping them grow into technical leaders. Drive adoption of best practices in testing, performance, and AI-assisted development. Proactively identify and address technical debt and system risks before they impact the business. Qualifications & Skills 8+ years of software engineering experience. Deep knowledge of system design, architecture, and modern engineering practices. Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain large-scale applications. Hands-on coding skills in modern frameworks/languages (e.g. Java, C#, Node.js, Python). Solid understanding of distributed systems, databases, and API design. Experience mentoring engineers and raising the technical quality of a team. Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to bridge business and technical needs. Excitement about applying AI tools to improve code quality, testing, and performance. Bonus Points: Familiarity or experience with the .NET framework What we offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance. 15 Days of Paid Time Off to recharge. Hybrid Work Schedule: 3 days per week in-office (Austin HQ). Paid Parental Leave. In-Office Gym. Professional Development opportunities with access to courses and learning resources. Stock Options.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of major features and projects across the platform. Mentor engineers and help teams navigate technical challenges.