Principal Software Engineer

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Goldcast (a Cvent company) is an AI-powered B2B Video Content Platform that enables marketers to put video content at the heart of the customer journey. We're building a browser-based, frame-accurate video editor that rivals desktop apps, using cutting-edge tech like WebCodecs, WASM, and Remotion.

Founded in mid-2020 at Harvard Business School, we have 400+ customers across tech, professional services, manufacturing, and finance to deliver engaging video content & digital events.

AI at Cvent: Leading the Future

Are you ready to shape the future of work at the intersection of human expertise and AI innovation At Cvent, we're committed to continuous learning and adaptation—AI isn't just a tool for us, it's part of our DNA. We're looking for candidates who are eager to evolve alongside technology. If you love to experiment boldly, share your discoveries, and help define best practices for AI-augmented work, you'll thrive here. Our team values professionals who thoughtfully integrate AI into their daily work, delivering exceptional results while relying on the human judgment and creativity that drive real innovation.

Throughout our interview process, you'll have the chance to demonstrate how you use AI to learn, iterate, and amplify your impact. If you're excited to be part of a team that's leading the way in AI-powered collaboration, we'd love to meet you.

We're seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our Events team. You will be responsible for architecting and leading the development of high-performance, scalable backend solutions that power Goldcast's webinar platform. The ideal candidate will drive technical excellence, make critical architectural decisions, and help scale our infrastructure to support our rapidly growing enterprise customer base.

• 8+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems
• Strong expertise in system design, microservices architecture, and API design
• Deep understanding of scalability, performance optimization, and high availability
• 8+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems
• Strong expertise in system design, microservices architecture, and API design
• Deep understanding of scalability, performance optimization, and high availability
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in real-time video streaming technologies and WebRTC
• Experience in designing and building Enterprise software for extensibility and scale.
• Background in building reliable, fault-tolerant enterprise systems