✨ AI Insights & Summary
Distribusion, a trailblazer in global ground transportation marketplaces, is seeking a Staff/Senior Software Engineer to enhance its core API product, pivotal for major online retailers. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a technically complex Search Engine, contribute to high-throughput, low-latency services using Elixir, Ruby, and Golang, and influence system architecture. Backed by significant funding and a remote-first culture, this position is ideal for experienced engineers passionate about shaping the future of travel technology and mentoring junior talent.
About Distribusion
Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and gives travellers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers, including Google Maps and Booking.com.
We are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. We are one of the fastest-growing startups in travel, backed by two leading VCs (TQ Ventures & Lightrock), and now, following our recent $80m Series C funding, we are ready to push beyond.
The Opportunity
We are searching for a Staff / Senior Software Engineer to join our Search team. The role entails contributing to the product & technical domains of excellence in the main API product that enables large retailers to seamlessly purchase tickets from bus & rail carriers worldwide. The team enables a booking system that includes booking orchestration, invoicing, ticketing, and more.
What You Will Do:
- Work on a technically complex Search Engine.
- Deliver high-quality Elixir, Ruby and Golang code for new carrier & retailer integrations.
- Manage and orchestrate a large number of microservices.
- Maintain existing Elixir and Ruby code.
- Improve test coverage and quality of deliverables.
- Contribute to system architectural decisions within the team.
- Contribute to the development of internal tools and libraries.
- Mentoring and guiding junior team members.
Workplace
Berlin. We are a remote-first company with teams located around the Globe and a HQ in Berlin.
Who You Are:
- 7+ years of software engineering experience with a minimum of 3+ years of professional experience working with Golang.
- Experience with high-throughput and low-latency services.
- Experience with Elasticsearch.
- Experience with test-driven development.
- Deep understanding of distributed systems principles.
- Experience working with microservices and/or service-oriented architecture.
- Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
- Good understanding of Kubernetes from a software engineering perspective.
- Experience working with public cloud providers (GCP is preferred).
- Good understanding of relational and non-relational database principles.
- Hands-on experience in designing robust REST APIs.
- You are fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.
What You Can Expect:
- Make a global impact. Help shape how millions of people discover and book ground transportation worldwide.
- Own your work. Take responsibility from day one and see the direct impact of your contributions.
- Build with the best tools. We move fast, continuously evolve our tech stack, and invest in modern, efficient solutions.
- Work with industry leaders. Our partners include Booking.com, Google Maps, Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.
- Grow with exceptional people. Join an international team that will challenge, support, and inspire you every day.
- Work your way. Enjoy flexible and remote-friendly working options, relocation opportunities, and plenty of room to grow.
Hiring Team Contact
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Come join us!