Lead Software Engineer

Company Information
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Job Summary

The Lead Software Engineer is responsible for the development and implementation of software systems and applications, including the design, coding, testing, and deployment of solutions that align with business objectives. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality, scalable, and efficient software products while providing technical leadership and mentorship to the team.

Essential Functions

• Drive strategic initiatives by utilizing a variety of tools, programming languages, and architectures to develop features and applications for operational systems.


• Design, develop, and enhance core platform functionalities, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.


• Optimize system performance and user experience, implementing solutions that effectively manage fluctuations in traffic and demand.


• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code using open-source programming languages and frameworks to ensure maintainability and performance.


• Develop and maintain critical infrastructure services, creating robust interfaces and features that support mission-critical applications.


• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, architects, business analysts, product, and project managers to design and implement innovative solutions that drive business growth.


• Mentor and coach junior colleagues, providing guidance on best practices, development methodologies, and technical problem-solving.

Required Qualifications

 

• AA/AS Degree (2-year) (BA/BS Degree Preferred) in related field


• 6-8 years in related field


• Coding skills in multiple languages


• Proficiency in computer science


• Familiarity with different computer operating systems


• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks


• Experience with system monitoring tools


• Project management skills


• Problem solving and decision making skills.


• Growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills.


• Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills.

 

 

Payscale: $123,812-$178,500

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.