Agile Software Engineer

Agile Software Engineer - Connected TV / OTT About the Role

We're seeking a talented Connected TV engineer to join our growing team and help build the next generation of mobile applications with integrated AI capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity for an intermediate-level developer who is passionate about mobile development and emerging AI technologies.

You'll work on developing Connected TV applications on a team working with a global media company. You will work with our team in our Agile AI practices in order to build applications on a week by week sprint. This role is perfect for someone who has experience building connected TV or OTT media players and related applications, and wants to explore building software with AI.

What You'll Do

• OTT Development: Build high-quality, performant Connected TV applications across a variety of platforms and devices
• Backend Development: Develop and maintain backend services and APIs to support mobile applications
• Full Stack Ownership: Take end-to-end responsibility for feature development
• Code Quality: Write clean, testable code following best practices and conduct code reviews
• Collaboration: Work closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver exceptional user experiences
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize application performance across platforms

Required Skills & Experience

Essential Requirements:

• 2 years of hands-on Connected TV application development experience
• Experience working with multipe device libraries
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript
• Strong proficiency in HTML and CSS, particularly related to bounding boxes and margin
• Understanding of RESTful API design and development
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure)
• Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows

Nice to Have Skills

AI & Modern Development:

• Experience integrating AI/ML models into mobile applications
• Knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI APIs
• Experience with AI-powered features like chatbots, recommendation systems, or intelligent automation

Additional Technical Skills:

• experience for web development
• PHP development experience
• Database design and management (SQL and NoSQL)
• CI/CD pipeline setup and maintenance
• Test-driven development (TDD) practices
• Microservices architecture experience
• Docker and containerization

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies

What We Offer

Professional Growth:

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies
• Professional development budget for courses and conferences
• Mentorship and career advancement opportunities
• Exposure to diverse projects and technologies

Work Environment:

• Flexible hybrid or remote work options
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Modern development tools and equipment
• Agile development methodology

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous vacation and personal time
• Stock options or equity participation (if applicable)
• Professional development allowance

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Previous experience in startups or fast-paced environments
• Open source contributions or personal projects showcasing your skills
• Experience with real-time applications (WebSockets, real-time databases)
• Knowledge of mobile security best practices
• Experience with automated testing and quality assurance
• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries

Application Process

Please include:

1. Send us your resume and answer a couple of short questions. We want to see that you do actually have Connected TV experience. And tell us a bit about you and what you're looking for
2. If we like your resume we will send you a series to questions to answer that clarify your experience (we do this in place of an initial call with a recruiter, which allows us to review more candidates)
3. Call with HR to get to know you
4. Technical interview with our Director of Engineering
5. Maybe: second technical interview with a TribalScale engineer
6. Follow up survey to understand your job expectations & continued interest
7. Offer
8. Start

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