Insomniac - Backend Software Engineer

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Are you an experienced backend software engineer? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and designing web based products. Is this you? Read on…

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction.  The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

Insomniac is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to help shape the technology powering some of the world’s biggest live experiences. You’ll design and build backend systems that support e-commerce, ticketing, and fan engagement, while working closely with our internal and offshore teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain secure, scalable backend services using Go.
• Design and optimize APIs (REST & GraphQL) to support apps and websites.
• Integrate and manage third-party services (Stripe, Braintree, Cloudflare, etc.).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.
• Monitor and troubleshoot systems with modern observability tools.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable and innovative solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years as a backend engineer in e-commerce or related industries
• 3+ years of experience with Go (required)
• Strong understanding of microservices and event-driven systems
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, Git workflows, and SQL databases (Postgres preferred)
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Linux/Unix)
• Experience writing automated tests (unit tests, integration tests, browser / E2E) (required)
• Fluent in Git workflow (branching, merging, tagging, cherry picking)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Bonus: Experience in ticketing, travel, or hospitality industries
• Bonus: Experience with Kubernetes for orchestration and Redis for caching
• Bonus: Experience configuring and managing Cloudflare services, including DNS, CDN, caching, and security features

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
• May work in drastic temperature climates
• Must be willing to travel to work events during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process.  Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Salary Pay Range: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 USD

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.