Back-end Engineering Manager

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Way is the category-leading B2B technology for brands to unlock the extraordinary power of experiences. In a world where 76% of consumers would rather spend their money on experiences over material goods, Way provides the technology for brands to meet this rapidly changing consumer behavior. 

Way emerged in 2020 as a solution for hospitality brands to build brand loyalty and drive new experiential revenue at scale. Since then, industry leaders such as Hyatt Hotels, Graduate Hotels, AutoCamp, Auberge Resort Collection and hundreds of others have leveraged Way’s all-in-one experiential platform to launch and scale unforgettable experiences — from hot air balloon rides above Mexico City to truffle hunting in the French countryside. 

Way has achieved significant milestones, including a $20 million Series A funding round in late 2022 backed by Tiger Global, MSD Capital (Michael Dell) at a $100m valuation, as it continues to grow triple digits year over year. 

The team is rapidly expanding and looking for focused, vision-oriented team players and leaders eager to join a fast-paced and dynamic environment where the work isn’t easy but the reward is unmatched as we transform hospitality and experiences globally. 

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Back-end Development Manager to lead our back-end engineering team reporting to the CTO. This role involves overseeing the design, development, and deployment of robust back-end systems that power our applications and services. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership skills, and a passion for building scalable, secure, and efficient systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of back-end developers.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team culture.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of back-end architecture, including APIs, database, and server-side logic.
• Ensure code quality, scalability, and security through best practices, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, and designers, to define and deliver project requirements.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities to optimize existing systems and processes.
• Lead initiatives to improve development workflows, tools, and methodologies.
• Contribute to the codebase as time allows (10% to 30%) of your time.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a back-end developer, with at least 4 years in a developer role and 2 years in a management role.
• Expertise in back-end programming languages and frameworks, specifically Node.js using the NestJS framework.
• Strong understanding of relational database systems and data modeling.
• Experience with an ORM tools such as TypeORM or Prisma.
• Experience with cloud platforms (particularly Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with RESTful and GraphQL APIs, microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to manage team dynamics and collaborate with stakeholders.

Rewards

• Attractive salary package commensurate with experience and skill level.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and other benefits.
• Stock options that offer a stake in our success.
• Modern office located in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas.
• Annual stipends for hotel stays and travel, allowing you to experience our partner offerings firsthand.

Location Requirement: Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX. Way operates on a fully in-office model, requiring team members to collaborate onsite five days a week to meet ambitious goals and sustain our rapid growth.