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title: 'Senior Software Development Engineer at United Talent Agency'
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# Senior Software Development Engineer at United Talent Agency

- **Company:** United Talent Agency
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/united-talent-agency/ee23e6d2-2c37-4c2c-a978-07ae03fe7d4a

## Job description

UTA is seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE) to build scalable, high-performance services that power the agency’s next-generation financial platform. This includes applications for deal execution, invoicing, payment distribution, and financial reporting. You’ll play a critical role in architecting backend systems, integrating with external platforms, and delivering features that support complex revenue and transaction workflows across the business.

The salary range for this role $150,000 to $190,000 commensurate with experience and skills

## What You Will Do

System Design & Development

- Design and implement services that support revenue workflows, payment logic, and invoicing pipelines
- Build robust APIs and full-stack features using Node.js, Next.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL, leveraging type-safe ORM tooling (Drizzle or Prisma preferred) for schema management and query composition
- Own integration with internal systems (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite) and external providers (e.g., banks, payment processors)
- Implement structured financial logic such as contingent payments, commission calculations, and milestone-based billing
- Integrate AI/LLM capabilities using Claude (Anthropic) and leverage Cursor as a core development tool to accelerate delivery

AWS & Infrastructure Engineering

- Build and deploy infrastructure in AWS using services like Lambda, ECS/EKS, RDS, SQS, and EventBridge
- Implement CI/CD workflows and monitoring across environments
- Ensure systems are fault-tolerant, scalable, and auditable, with proper instrumentation and alerting

Collaboration & Technical Execution

- Work closely with product managers, architects, and finance stakeholders to deliver end-to-end features
- Translate financial and contractual rules into deterministic, reusable service logic
- Drive quality, automation, and performance in a domain where correctness and compliance are critical

## What You Will Need

- 7+ years software engineering experience with a focus on backend/full-stack development
- Experience with a TypeScript-native ORM in production (Drizzle or Prisma strongly preferred); comfort owning schema migrations, relations, and query optimization
- Deep experience with Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL in production environments
- Hands-on expertise with AWS services: EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, IAM
- Familiarity with event-driven systems (Kafka, SQS, or similar), API integrations, and microservice patterns
- Strong understanding of data modeling, transaction workflows, and secure service architecture
- Comfortable working across systems where compliance, auditability, and financial accuracy are critical
- Experience with financial systems (payments, trust accounting, GL integration, revenue recognition)
- Prior exposure to platforms with complex domain logic — deal tracking, contingent compensation, or booking systems
- Familiarity with Salesforce, NetSuite, Concur, or related business platforms
- Experience with serverless architecture and FaaS patterns
- Familiarity with Anthropic's Claude API and AI-assisted development tools like Cursor; experience integrating LLM capabilities or shipping AI-powered features

## What You Will Get

- The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
- Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
- The opportunity to do the best work of your career
- Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
- Competitive programs to support your well-being
- Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

## About UTA

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers.

https://www.unitedtalent.com/privacy-policy

## About United Talent Agency

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: United Talent Agency (UTA) is a global talent and entertainment company that represents the most celebrated artists, creators, athletes, and brands, helping them grow across film, television, music, sports, and the creator economy.
- **Entity Type**: Private (with outside investment from EQT and other private equity firms)
- **Headquarters**: Beverly Hills, California, USA (9336 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210) [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **Founded**: 1991
- **Founders**: Jeremy Zimmer, Peter Benedek, and Jim Berkus [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Talent representation, entertainment, media, sports, and marketing.
- **Target customers**: Artists, storytellers, musicians, athletes, content creators, and brands (B2B across entertainment and sports).
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To represent bold and visionary talent while building a collaborative, inclusive culture that drives the future of entertainment. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)

## Products & Services
- **[UTA Representation]** – Core agency service for clients in film, television, music, comedy, publishing, theater, news, and broadcasting. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/)
- **[UTA Sports]** – Sports representation including KLUTCH Sports Group (NBA, NFL) and ROOF Athlete Management (international football). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Music]** – Global music representation, strengthened by acquisitions of The Agency Group and Echo Location Talent Agency. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Brand Studio]** – Brand strategy and entertainment marketing, including the Next Gen practice (from JUV Consulting acquisition). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA IQ]** – Data and analytics division (from MediaHound acquisition) providing insights for clients. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Ventures]** – Investment and advisory arm for emerging companies and technologies. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Foundation]** – Nonprofit supporting social issues, nonprofit resources, and client social impact goals. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. UTA is private and has taken strategic outside investment from global private equity firm EQT (2022) and earlier private equity rounds (2013). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **Key Metric**: Total employees ~2,200 (2024). [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Talent_Agency)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: EQT (largest outside investor), KLUTCH Sports Group (Rich Paul), Curtis Brown Group (UK), and Digital Brand Architects. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 2024: Acquired JUV Consulting (Gen Z marketing) and ROOF Athlete Management (football).
  - 2023: Opened office in Atlanta (first major agency to do so); acquired Fletcher & Co. (literary agency) and James & Co. (executive search).
  - 2022: Acquired The Curtis Brown Group (UK talent agency) and MediaHound (data analytics); EQT became largest outside investor.
  - 2021: Acquired Echo Location Talent Agency (UK hip-hop/electronic).
  - 2019: Acquired Digital Brand Architects; partnered with KLUTCH Sports Group.
  - 2018: Acquired MediaLink (marketing advisory). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Silo‑free collaboration**: UTA cultivates a culture where teams partner across departments and offices, avoiding the typical agency silos. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
- **Broad platform**: Representation spans every major entertainment vertical (film, TV, music, sports, creators, brands, news, publishing) under one roof.
- **Data-driven edge**: UTA IQ provides proprietary analytics and insights, differentiating the agency from traditional talent representation.
- **Global reach**: Offices in Beverly Hills, New York, London, Atlanta, Nashville, and a strong UK presence through Curtis Brown Group.
- **Long‑term talent development**: Early career programs (Media & Entertainment Training Program, internships) foster internal growth and leadership. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding global sports and entertainment**: Recent acquisitions in football (ROOF), NFL (ELITE Athlete Management), and UK literary/talent (Curtis Brown) signal continued internationalization.
- **Creator economy and Gen Z marketing**: Acquisition of JUV Consulting and launch of Next Gen practice target younger audiences.
- **Data and technology**: UTA IQ and MediaHound integration emphasize data-driven decision-making for clients.
- **Diversity, equity, and inclusion**: Perfect score (100) on Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index; employee inclusion groups and mentorship programs. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: UTA emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and entrepreneurial thinking. Employees describe it as “ambitious but human,” with a focus on long-term, fulfilling careers. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: UTA has physical offices in Beverly Hills, New York, London, Atlanta, and Nashville. Specific remote/hybrid policies are not publicly detailed but the workplace is centered around in-person collaboration.
- **Benefits** (from careers page):
  - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  - 401(k) with employer match.
  - Generous paid parental leave and fertility/family planning support.
  - Back-up child and elder care.
  - Mental health tools and fitness/health benefits.
  - Long-term financial wellness support. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
- **Engineering culture**: While UTA is not a tech-first company, its UTA IQ division and data analysts play a key role in modernizing the agency. The culture is built on cross-functional collaboration and professional development.

## Sources
1. [unitedtalent.com - Home](https://www.unitedtalent.com/)
2. [unitedtalent.com - About](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
3. [unitedtalent.com - Careers](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
4. [wikipedia.org - United Talent Agency](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Talent_Agency)
5. [builtin.com - United Talent Agency](https://builtin.com/company/united-talent-agency)

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