Sr. Software Engineer APJS

Job Description

Job Description

Client : Dish Network

Location : Utah

Position : C2C (First day onsite position)

Note : independent Visa holders only for this position.)

Job Description

Sling TV L.L.C. provides an over-the-top (internet delivered) television experience on TVs, tablets, gaming consoles, computers, smartphones, smart TVs and other streaming devices.

Distributed across a variety of strategic device partners, including Google, Amazon, Apple TV, Microsoft, Roku, Samsung, LG, Comcast, and many others, Sling TV offers two primary domestic streaming services that collectively include more than 100 channels of top content.

Featured programmers include Disney / ESPN, NBC, AMC, A&E, EPIX, NFL Network, NBA TV, NHL Networks, Pac-12 Networks, Hallmark, Viacom, and more.

For Spanish-speaking customers, Sling Latino offers a suite of standalone and extra Spanish-programming packages tailored to the U.

S. Hispanic market. And for those seeking International content, Sling International currently provides more than 300 channels in 20 languages (available across multiple devices) to U.S. households.

Sling TV is the #1 Live TV Streaming Service; a next-generation service that meets the entertainment needs of today's contemporary viewers.

Visit www.Sling.com to learn more about our product. We are driven by curiosity, pride, adventure, and a desire to win it's in our DNA.

We're looking for people with boundless energy, intelligence, and an overwhelming need to achieve to join our team as we embark on the next chapter of our story.

Television is not what it used to be. Technologies, businesses and viewing habits are changing fast and reshaping the TV landscape.

We are the makers of Sling TV, the industry-leading OTT (over-the-top) video streaming service that delivers live U.S. and international programming, as well as video on demand.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our American Fork, Utah - based team. This is an exciting position in a fast-moving project.

What we're building is revolutionary and every employee participates in a profit sharing program. Come be a part of changing the face of TV!

Opportunity is here. We are Sling.

Responsibilities

You will be a Senior Software Engineer on the Adaptive Player JavaScript (APJS) team. You will help us build and grow the APJS team, and will be responsible for expanding and optimizing the player for different platforms like Smart TVs, Xbox, Chromecast and Browser platforms.

The ideal candidate is an experienced engineer, quick learner, and excited about learning new technologies. In this role you will have the opportunity to apply your skills to develop robust, scalable and distributed software.

You must be self-directed and comfortable supporting the needs of multiple teams, systems and products.

Basic Requirements

• A four-year degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent professional software engineering experience
• 5+ years coding experience using JavaScript, Node.js or Typescript strongly preferred
• 2+ years of experience using agile & scrum
• Suggest ways to improve software development approaches for SlingTV player and be the "go-to-person" for software development in player area
• Firm understanding of Object-Oriented principles, design patterns, and software design / architecture best practices
• Able to analyze, debug and fix the bugs in player code
• Commitment to principles of code excellence : clean code, unit testing, automated testing, peer code-reviews, and continuous integration
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely
• Experience in CI / CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or GitLab
• Experience analyzing data and making recommendations

Bonus Qualifications

• Working knowledge of relevant industry technologies and standards : HTTP / HTTPS, HLS, DASH, Webpack and GIT source control.
• Experience in video streaming systems.
• Experience in Redux State Management.
• Experience in Webpack build tools
30+ days ago