Overview:

Weedmaps is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to join the Adtech team. The Adtech team is responsible for building a suite of client and server technologies to deliver advertising to our huge audience of engaged players worldwide. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of mission-critical components of a distributed Ad serving platform. You will design, code, troubleshoot, and support scalable services in a high volume and low latency environment.

The impact you'll make:

Design and develop highly scalable, fault-tolerant containerized backend services in Java running on AWS cloud
Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product/technical requirements
Write unit tests, meet code quality/coverage criteria, drive load tests to develop production-ready backend services
Instrument code to derive critical observability metrics, optimize logging and provide support for production issues
Assist in hosting cost optimization/projections
Work with geographically distributed engineers in different time zones in an agile environment
Drive proof of concepts, design documents
Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
Mentor remote engineers and guide them to deliver high-impacting products and services

What you've accomplished:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience.
Deep knowledge of object-oriented programming and experience in Java, Vertx, Netty, Jetty, etc.
2+ years of experience building microservices or distributed cloud-based software systems, with an emphasis on fault tolerance, resilience, observability, and operability.
Experience with building REST-based APIs and writing API specs in Swagger or similar.
Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques and tooling.

Bonus Points:

Experience in building servers with low latency and high concurrency systems.
Interest and ability to learn other coding languages as needed.

The base pay range for this position is $115,000.00 - $137,000.00 per year

2023 Benefits for Full Time, Regular Employees:

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits (effective Day 1):
Employee - employer paid premium 100%
For plans that offer coverage to your dependents, you pay a small contribution
Basic Life & AD&D - employer paid 1x salary up to $250,000
401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer contribution)
Generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and Company Holidays
Supplemental, voluntary benefits
Family planning/fertility - including up to $10,000 towards cash-pay services
Student Loan Repayment/529 Education Savings - including a company contribution of up to $1,000/year
FSA (Medical, Dependent, Transit and Parking)
Voluntary Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Short- and long-term disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Company-paid identity theft protection
Legal services platform
Paid parental leave

Why Weedmaps?

You get an opportunity to shape the future of the cannabis industry
You get to play a meaningful role that impacts the wellbeing of others
Casual work environment, no fancy clothes required, but you are free to dress to the nines!
Generous PTO and company holidays
Numerous opportunities to learn and grow your professional skills
Endless opportunities to network and connect with other Weedmappers through speaker series, Employee Resource Groups, happy hours, team celebrations, game nights, and much more

Weedmaps is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion and religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit

Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state/local laws, unless the accommodation presents undue hardship. Please email us at peopleoperations at if you would like to confidentially discuss a potential accommodation during the interview process.

About Weedmaps:

WM Technology, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: MAPS) mission is to power a transparent and inclusive global cannabis economy. Now in its second decade, WM Technology has been a driving force behind much of the legislative change we’ve seen in the past 10 years.

Founded in 2008, WM Technology, is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry, comprising a B2C platform, Weedmaps, and B2B software, WM Business. The cloud-based SaaS solutions from WM Business provide an end-to-end operating system for cannabis retailers. WM Business’ tools support compliance with the complex, disparate, and constantly evolving regulations applicable to the cannabis industry. Through its website and mobile apps, WM Technology provides consumers with the latest information about cannabis retailers, brands, and products, facilitating product discovery and driving engagement with our retail and brand customers.

WM Technology holds a strong belief in the power of cannabis and the importance of enabling safe, legal access to consumers worldwide. Since inception, WM Technology has worked tirelessly, not only to become the most comprehensive platform for consumers, but to build the software solutions that power businesses compliantly in the space, to advocate for legalization, social equity, and licensing in many jurisdictions, and to facilitate further learning through partnering with subject matter experts on providing detailed, accurate information about the plant.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, WM Technology supports remote work for all eligible employees. Visit us at

Notice to prospective Weedmaps job applicants:

Our team has been made aware of incidents involving LinkedIn, Telegram, and Facebook accounts impersonating Weedmaps recruiters. These individuals are attempting to use our company name to solicit payment from prospective candidates interested in applying for jobs at our company. Our team is actively working to combat these attempts, but in the meantime, please be mindful of the following:

Our recruiters will always communicate with candidates through an email address.
Our recruiters will NEVER ask for or attempt to solicit payment from applicants in order to apply, interview, or work for Weedmaps.
If you are interested in a role at Weedmaps, please apply through our established channels.
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If you are unsure if a communication is legitimate, please contact our recruitment team at and they will happily confirm for you. Thank you for your vigilance and we appreciate your interest in working with us.

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