Associate Software Engineer

Come shape the future of commerce built for passion with us!

What’s commerce built for passion? It’s a fair question, especially since EQL is the first of its kind.

We're building commerce for brands that don't just have customers, they have fans. Where the passion that surrounds products is off the charts, but also means the experience has traditionally gone off the rails with lackluster experience—sites crashing, bad actors, empty carts. If you’ve ever tried to get your hands on a pair of Jordans, coveted handbags, Taylor Swift tickets, or a ticket to a footy final, you know what happens next.

Fans and bots rush the retailer’s site. The thing you thought you had in your cart disappears. You desperately click ‘next’, and after staring at a spinner for the longest time, you get forcibly logged out and end up back on the homepage. Five minutes later, you’ve got a pending charge on your credit card but nothing to show for it. Soon you’ll be turning to the resale market in desperation…

This is where EQL comes in. We’re on a mission to build the world’s first and fairest launch platform for both fans and retailers.

Our platform helps global brands and retailers maximize these high-intensity retail moments. We provide hype-scale infrastructure, bot and scammer detection and robust checkout management so that sites don’t crash, scammers are squeezed out, and REAL fans win. We do this using a bunch of extremely cool and innovative technologies, and we’re constantly iterating to improve the fan experience. We’ve raised capital from leading VCs and angel investors across the world who believe in our mission and who are as excited about solving this pain for our customers as we are.

What you’ll do

We're looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join our Launch team at EQL! In this role, you’ll collaborate with a supportive team to build systems behind some of the most exciting product releases in the world. You’ll contribute to systems using modern tools like React, Node.js, and AWS, gaining hands-on experience while growing your confidence. From shipping features to joining team rituals and design discussions, you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, share what you’re learning, and take ownership of your growth as you develop further in the Software Engineering craft—all in a collaborative, inclusive environment. We know there’s a lot that goes into a role like this, including;

• Write clean, testable code with guidance, using technologies like Node.js, React, Next.js, and AWS (particularly serverless tools such as Lambda and DynamoDB)
• Participate in agile ceremonies such as stand-ups and retros, sharing updates and asking questions to build your understanding
• Take ownership of small, clearly defined tasks, breaking them down into manageable steps and asking for help when needed
• Support production systems as part of the on-call rotation, learning how to investigate and respond to live issues
• Learn how software design patterns and architecture decisions are applied by observing and contributing to team discussions
• Assist in maintaining build pipelines and deployments, gaining familiarity with how code is released and monitored
• Track and reflect on the impact of your code changes, and practice making small, safe improvements
• Share what you’re learning through documentation or informal sessions to support your team and own growth
• Participate in a collaborative, inclusive and psychologically safe team environment