Senior Software Engineer - Seatmap Engine (WebGL)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (WebGL): Building and evolving hirify.global's interactive Seatmap Engine for web and mobile with an accent on architecting and implementing the rendering engine using modern WebGL technologies, and optimizing data models. Focus on tackling complex mathematical and geometric problems, delivering high-performance 2D and future 3D seatmap experiences, and continuously improving UX, performance, and scalability for interactive maps.

Location: Must be based in Germany

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in event ticketing tech, transforming event ticketing for global brands like the Grammys and Golden Globes with its API-first platform.

What you will do

• Design, build, and evolve hirify.global's Seatmap Engine, the interactive map rendering platform.
• Architect and implement the seatmap rendering engine using modern WebGL-based technologies.
• Build and optimize data models for seats, sections, pricing zones, and geometric layouts.
• Deliver high-performance 2D and future 3D seatmap experiences for organizers and ticket buyers.
• Collaborate on integrating the seatmap engine into hirify.global's Web Apps and APIs.
• Develop design systems supporting both B2B creation (seatmap editor) and B2C interaction (seat selection in checkout).

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-4+ years in frontend / graphics-heavy web engineering.
• Proven experience building interactive maps, visualization tools, or complex rendering systems (e.g., SVG, Canvas, WebGL).
• Strong professional background working with JavaScript / TypeScript.
• Practical knowledge of visualization libraries and mathematical fundamentals (geometry, transforms).
• Desire to thrive in a collaborative environment, and can communicate clearly and empathetically across teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with Three.js, GLSL shaders, spatial data APIs, and performance profiling.
• Passion for performance, accessibility, and maintainability in frontend engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Play a mission-critical role for global brands, redefining fan experiences from festivals to major sports events.
• Work for a sustainably growing, profitable, VC-backed foundation with true product-market fit.
• Collaborate with over 160 dedicated professionals, including leaders from Google, Slack, and Salesforce.
• Join a diverse, merit-driven team spread across six global offices.
• Opportunity for fast growth and continuous learning.
• Work alongside some of tech's brightest minds.