Remote Senior Software Engineer (Roku Developer)

Description:

• Angel Studios is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who specializes in Roku development to join their team.
• The role involves working on user-facing interfaces to enhance the viewing and community engagement experience for TV shows and movies across various platforms.
• Candidates should be self-driven, motivated, and capable of delivering high-quality solutions with minimal guidance.
• The ideal candidate will create beautiful and engaging Roku TV experiences that resonate with users and anticipate their needs.
• The position requires a passion for technology and a commitment to continuous improvement and best practices.
• Collaboration with a cross-functional team, including developers, product managers, and designers, is essential.
• Responsibilities include crafting high-performance reusable code for UI components and developing rich applications on Roku.
• Experience with API development, state management, Brightscript, SceneGraph, Roku Pay APIs, and build & deployment processes is necessary.
• Familiarity with Roku Video Player integration, analytics, and unit testing is also required.
• The candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Proficiency in Brightscript is mandatory.
• Experience in crafting high-performance reusable code for UI components and developing applications on Roku is essential.
• Knowledge of API development (GraphQL, REST), state management, and native device APIs is required.
• Experience with Roku Video Player integration, including analytics and custom UI, is necessary.
• Familiarity with Roku unit testing frameworks or homegrown solutions is preferred.
• Candidates should demonstrate a passion for careful design and architectural planning for maintainable codebases.
• The ability to lead and improve the development experience by enhancing tools, test coverage, and code structure is desired.
• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred, along with a guild background.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation ranging from $121,000 to $160,000 per year, commensurate with experience and scope of responsibility.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Short and long-term disability insurance and basic life insurance are provided, with options for additional AD&D insurance.
• Generous paid time off is offered.
• Health Spending Account (HSA) is available.
• 401(k) investment opportunity with employer match is provided.
• Paid parental leave is included.
• Identity theft insurance and pet insurance are also available.