Software Engineer

Sr / Staff Software Engineer – Server Development (BASE Team)

Location: Remote

Team: a major US-based streaming platform that reaches millions of users across devices.

The BASE team (Backend Architecture & Services Engineering) builds and maintains the backend foundation of the streaming service. We develop the core server technologies that power personalization, AVOD (ad-supported video on demand), search, content discovery, reporting, and back-office tools. Our services are designed to be fast, scalable, secure, and highly available—supporting millions of users across platforms.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll work at the heart of this infrastructure, collaborating with elite engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver resilient, high-impact systems.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead critical backend projects through all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Design and implement new services or evolve existing systems to meet emerging business needs.
• Contribute to system architecture decisions and design reviews, applying deep knowledge of distributed systems.
• Analyze performance and scalability bottlenecks; develop robust solutions that support growing demand.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and client teams to ensure reliability, observability, and operational excellence.
• Drive multiple initiatives forward, balancing technical leadership with hands-on implementation.

About You

• 6+ years of experience in backend software development, with deep expertise in:
• - Java (Spring Boot, WebFlux, MVC)
• - C++ services and reactive programming
• - REST and RPC APIs, WebSockets, and custom TCP protocols
• - Docker, Puppet, Hiera, and observability platforms like DataDog
• Proven experience with cloud-native systems and secure software development practices.
• Solid track record working on highly available, high-throughput, scalable systems.
• Familiarity with streaming media technologies and content delivery workflows.
• A systems thinker who can mentor others, identify long-term risks, and lead through ambiguity.