Live Nation Entertainment
Insomniac - Backend Software Engineer
Live Nation Entertainment, Calabasas, California, United States, 91302
Backend Software Engineer
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. 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, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 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. 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.
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. 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, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 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. 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.