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Starz · 3 hours ago

Sr. Software Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

Starz is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer responsible for designing and delivering innovative user experiences for their consumer-facing streaming application. This role involves collaboration with product owners, UX designers, and engineers to build the next-generation video streaming platform.

Digital EntertainmentFilmMedia and EntertainmentService IndustrySubscription Service

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Create best-in-class content discovery and video streaming experiences for STARZ subscribers across multiple streaming platforms

Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure products are of high quality and performance

Work collaboratively with members of the broader Digital Platforms team—including leadership, QA professionals, designers, business analysts, and software engineers—in an open, creative environment

Serve as a subject matter expert in STARZ web applications and related service APIs

Contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle: Architecture and design, Object-oriented development, Unit testing/test-driven development, Integration testing, Deployment, Maintenance, Post-deployment production support and troubleshooting

Qualification

AngularReactNode.jsVideo playback systemsCloud architecturesDRM managementAnalytical skillsTroubleshooting skillsClean codeCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of experience in enterprise or consumer software development

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred)

Expertise in frameworks such as Angular, React, Next.js, and Node.js

Demonstrated experience in developing consumer-facing user interfaces and supporting UI components

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proven ability to diagnose, debug, and resolve issues effectively

Experience with video playback systems, particularly in managing DRM-protected content using DASH, Widevine, and PlayReady

Proficiency in DRM management, working with various codecs, integrating closed captions and familiarity with streaming protocols is highly valued

Knowledge of the Microsoft developer stack (UWP, WPF) is a plus

Solid understanding of cloud-based architectures (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days

401(k) company matching

Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Company

Starz

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STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television.

Founded in 1991

Englewood, Colorado, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.starz.com/

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