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Senior Engineer, Entitlement

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    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Los Angeles
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AI generated summary

  • You need strong Golang skills, AWS EKS/Kubernetes experience, scalability problem-solving, API integration expertise, and a collaborative attitude for a high-scale streaming application environment.
  • You will implement and maintain services in GOLang on AWS, design future tech solutions, write high-quality code, ensure top non-functional requirements, and collaborate with stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Golang experience. We are almost exclusively GOlang so you should be proficient in GOLang or similar languages (Rust, etc). We are looking for someone who can confidently step in and contribute from day 1.
  • AWS EKS, Kubernetes and AWS experience with networking and load balancing.
  • Proven experience with solving scalability issues including thundering herd scenarios.
  • Deep understanding of event driven architectural patterns.
  • Deep experience working with external APIs/partners. A large part of your job will be integrating with partners both internally and externally. You should be confident in your ability to establish and maintain data contracts and ensure forwards and backwards compatibility.
  • Understanding of EKS, Terraform and other supporting tech stack in general. You should have some exposure to understand complexity around geo location, personalization, entitlement etc.
  • Innovative Mindset: A passion for exploring new technologies and frameworks to improve product performance and elevate user experience.
  • Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work effectively within a team, contributing ideas and solutions while valuing collective success. You understand that not all businesses are the same but you can find ways to make the commerce experience amazing across all of FOX’s businesses.
  • Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to evolving technologies and embrace learning opportunities to drive continuous improvement. You embrace the fast-changing nature of the technology industry and look forward to serving content to millions of concurrent users without any issues.
  • FOX Tech is a globally distributed team; You’ll need to be open to attending occasional meetings and/or trouble shooting sessions outside your normal work hours.
  • Experience working on streaming applications, particularly those which carry high-scale events.

Responsibilities

  • You’ll be part of the engineering team responsible for the heart and soul of our direct-to-consumer products in the entitlement team which builds services to serve contents to millions of concurrent users.
  • You’ll be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of next generation platform and services based on GOLang, EKS and other AWS services supporting live, vod and dvr content for direct to consumer products.
  • You’ll be expected to be a hands-on programmer in this role.
  • You’ll be assisting with designing and architecting solutions for the future of tech stack which powers the entitlement platform.
  • Partner with our different stakeholders across our businesses to ensure that we are building class-leading payment solutions.
  • Staying abreast of trends in the microservices, AWS EKS, GoLang and other industry standards to ensure we are taking advantage of any technologies which would enhance the experience of our subscribers and potentially drive more subscriptions.
  • Writing highly efficient and high-quality code with proper code coverage and automation testing.
  • Ensure that our non-functional requirements are class-leading and that we are exceeding expectations as we deliver them.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Senior Engineer, Entitlement role?

The primary focus of the Senior Engineer, Entitlement role is to manage and enhance critical systems across the tech stack, including entitlement, identity, and commerce services at scale, while driving innovation in streaming products.

What programming language is predominantly used in this role?

The predominant programming language used in this role is Golang. Proficiency in Golang or similar languages is required.

Is experience with AWS necessary for this position?

Yes, experience with AWS EKS, Kubernetes, and related AWS services is necessary, particularly regarding networking and load balancing.

What kind of projects will the Senior Engineer be involved in?

The Senior Engineer will be involved in designing and architecting solutions for the entitlement platform, implementing next-generation platforms based on Golang, EKS, and other AWS services for live, VOD, and DVR content.

Will the Senior Engineer work with external partners?

Yes, the Senior Engineer will have a deep experience working with external APIs and partners, establishing and maintaining data contracts for integration.

What are the expectations regarding coding quality?

The role entails writing highly efficient and high-quality code with proper code coverage and automation testing, exceeding non-functional requirements.

Are there specific events that the streaming products will be optimized for?

Yes, the tech stack will be optimized to serve major events like the Super Bowl, World Cup, US elections, NFL games, and more.

Is there an expectation for adaptability within the role?

Yes, the ideal candidate should have a willingness to adapt to evolving technologies and seek continuous improvement in delivering exceptional content experiences.

Does the position require occasionally working outside normal hours?

Yes, as FOX Tech is a globally distributed team, there may be occasional meetings and troubleshooting sessions outside regular work hours.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this role is $121,500.00 - $165,000.00 annually for California, with the final offer depending on education, skills, experience, and location.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2019
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives.