DreamWorks Animation · 4 days ago
Sr. Software Engineer, JavaScript
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CALIFORNIA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. The Sr. Software Engineer, JavaScript will be responsible for maintaining and improving existing codebases, developing new features, and optimizing application architecture to ensure high performance and reliability.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Regularly maintain and improve the existing codebase to ensure optimal performance and reliability
Debug and resolve complex issues, providing solutions to minimize downtime and enhance user experience
Collaborate with the product team to design and develop new features, enhancements, and improvements
Implement front-end functionality using JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and related technologies
Evaluate the current application architecture and propose and implement improvements for scalability, maintainability, and efficiency
Make informed decisions regarding the selection of frameworks, libraries, and tools to support development efforts
Enforce coding standards and best practices, including code reviews, testing, and documentation, to maintain a high-quality codebase
Mentor and guide junior developers in the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize code and resources to ensure the application's responsiveness and efficiency
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to deliver high-quality software solutions
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in web development, and apply them to the project when appropriate
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as an experienced Software Engineer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of web applications
5+ years of professional software development experience using JavaScript and/or TypeScript
3+ years of experience leveraging frameworks such as ReactNative/ReactJS, Angular, VueJS
Experience with APIs and integrating 3rd party libraries
Experience with GraphQL
In-depth knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and related technologies
Familiarity with building applications for set-top boxes (STB's) and Connected TV devices (CTV's)
Demonstrates strong investigative abilities to track down source of bugs and areas of improvement
Strong architectural skills and the ability to design scalable and maintainable solutions
Dedication to best programming practices, code quality, and continuous learning
Familiarity with front-end build tools and package managers (e.g., Webpack, npm)
Experience with performance improvements and component design
Strong CS fundamentals, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Experience with test-driven development
Proficient in Git, Git commands and various Git workflows
Solid grasp of development methodologies such as Scrum and Agile
Experience with CI tools like Jenkins, CircleCI & MSFT DevOps
Able to communicate ideas clearly and efficiently
Confidently communicate and collaborate with external teams, such as backend and analytics team members
An owner, committed to quality in every task, large or small
Preferred
Preferred proficiency with Lightning JS framework and HTML5 Canvas
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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