Job Title:
Software Engineer

Company: TravelWits

Location: pittsburgh, PA

Created: 2024-05-09

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Location: Pittsburgh preferred, open to remoteCompany:TravelWits is an innovative, AI-powered, one-stop search and booking platform for travel agencies. As a CMU spinout, our strong technical founding team includes a world-leading expert in AI search optimization who sold another AI startup to a major robotics firm is a CMU professor, and a former Disney imagineer. With a growing team of engineers and analysts, we're scaling up quickly to revolutionize the multibillion-dollar travel industry by delivering seamless and efficient booking experiences. We are a VC-backed company with product-market fit.Role:As a startup with product-market fit, we're in a crucial phase of scaling our platform to meet increasing demand. We're seeking a talented and driven Software Engineer who will play a pivotal role in enhancing our product's scalability and performance. In addition to taking ownership of significant projects, you'll also be involved in code reviews, and high-level software design decisions. The ideal candidate is someone passionate about continuous learning and continuous improvement, with a sharp mind, quick learning abilities, and a strong grasp of software fundamentals. If you're eager to tackle challenges, help others grow, and drive scalable systems forward, we'd love to have you on our team.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate closely with the lead engineer to understand the product architecture and deliver features effectively.Take ownership of software architecture, design strategies, and coding standards.Review code to ensure quality standards and contribute to testing.Take ownership of significant projects and contribute to scaling the platform.Tackle challenging technical problems and continuously improve the product.Drive scalability and performance improvements across the platform.Lead by initiative: proactively research, experiment, and bring actionable ideas on how to improve the desired outcomes.Skills:2+ years of professional software engineering experience (can include internship experience).Strong fundamentals in computer science, including data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and web-based software architecture.Ability to work remotely with flexible hours, aligning with offshore teams.Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with .NET Core, AWS, and frontend technologies like ReactNext.js is a strong plus.Familiarity with travel technologies like Sabre travel GDSfortable in a fast-paced environment.Pittsburgh-based candidates are preferred.Benefits:Competitive compensation package.Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, innovative startup environment.Flexible remote work policy with occasional face-to-face meetings.Fast growth potential based on performance.Sponsorship for work visas if required.How to Apply:Please send your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to .