Lead Software Engineer

At Game Stop, we are committed to providing exceptional service and delivering the latest and greatest in gaming products to our customers. As a leading global retailer of video games, electronics, and gaming merchandise, we take pride in offering a wide range of products that cater to the needs and desires of gamers worldwide. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences for our customers by constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just starting out, we've got something for everyone. Join us in our mission to shape the future of gaming and bring the best gaming products to the world!

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to play a key role in developing critical back-end systems within our engineering ecosystem, specifically focused on systems related to payments, transactions, and customer rewards. This individual should have experience with dynamic pricing engines with multiple pricing sources and collaborate closely with engineering leadership and teams across our organization. This position will be onsite in Grapevine, TX, 5 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Help envision and set up a modern technology stack (cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, service-oriented architecture, etc.) to lay the foundation for robust system development.
• Design and implement high-throughput data pipelines, integrating diverse sources (web crawls, market data, historical sales) with low-latency processing.
• Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of AI/ML models for real-time, dynamic pricing.
• Work with a modern technology stack (cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, service-oriented architecture, etc.).
• Advocate for engineering best practices.
• Mentor and coach other engineers.

Requirements:

• 9+ years of software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with dynamic pricing engines with multiple real-time price sources.
• Experience with systems requiring real-time web scraping from various sources.
• Strong experience as an owner of major technical projects.
• Eagerness to solve complex technical problems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep expertise in Java/Spring.
• Solid e-Commerce and/or Retail technology experience.

Full-time store positions at Game Stop are also eligible to participate in incentive programs, health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), employee discount, and a casual work environment. Positions may also be eligible for bonuses and other incentives.