About talentflow – Pioneering Global Entertainment & Data Innovation
talentflow is a world‑leading entertainment platform that delivers streaming content, interactive experiences, and emerging gaming adventures to millions of subscribers across more than 190 countries. With a catalog available in over 30 languages and a subscriber base exceeding 220 million paid members, talentflow continuously redefines how audiences discover, enjoy, and share entertainment. Our relentless focus on data‑driven decision making fuels every product, from personalized recommendations to real‑time performance monitoring, making data the heartbeat of our business.
At talentflow, we empower engineers to build the most robust, high‑performance data infrastructure on the planet. By providing unified data platforms and tools, we enable product teams to extract insights, drive innovation, and deliver seamless experiences to users worldwide. If you thrive on solving complex, large‑scale problems and want to shape the future of global entertainment, this is the place to unleash your potential.
Role Overview – Distributed Systems Engineer (L4) – Data Platform
We are seeking a seasoned Distributed Systems Engineer to join our Data Platform organization. In this remote, full‑time role, you will design, develop, and operate cutting‑edge data services that power talentflow’s micro‑services ecosystem. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to build resilient, low‑latency data pipelines, support massive data ingestion workloads, and drive continuous performance improvements across our cloud‑native stack.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement highly available, fault‑tolerant distributed data services that meet sub‑millisecond latency requirements.
- Design and optimize data access layers, query engines, and storage solutions to enable seamless data consumption by talentflow micro‑services.
- Collaborate with product managers, TPMs, and fellow engineers to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
- Contribute to open‑source initiatives and represent talentflow in the broader community, sharing best practices and innovations.
- Drive performance tuning and capacity planning for petabyte‑scale data warehouses, ensuring cost‑effective operation.
- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of code quality, testing, and continuous delivery.
- Participate in on‑call rotations to provide rapid incident response and root‑cause analysis for critical data services.
- Stay current with emerging technologies such as distributed SQL engines, stream processing frameworks, and cloud‑native storage patterns.
Essential Qualifications
- Minimum 2 + years of hands‑on experience building large‑scale distributed systems or data platform components.
- Proven expertise in designing and operating high‑throughput, low‑latency data pipelines and storage solutions.
- Strong programming skills in Java or other object‑oriented languages (e.g., Scala, Go, C++).
- Solid understanding of cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated ability to solve ambiguous problems with clear, data‑driven reasoning.
Preferred Qualifications & Additional Expertise
- Experience with distributed query engines such as Presto/Trino, Druid, or Iceberg.
- Hands‑on knowledge of ETL/ELT pipelines and data lake architectures (e.g., Apache Hive, Spark).
- Familiarity with streaming platforms like Apache Flink, Kafka, or Pulsar.
- Contributions to open‑source projects or a track record of publishing technical blogs.
- Exposure to machine‑learning workflows and data‑centric ML pipelines.
- Experience working in a fully remote, distributed team environment.
Core Skills & Competencies
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to dissect complex systems, identify bottlenecks, and propose elegant solutions.
- Collaboration: Strong communication skills for partnering with product, data science, and operations teams.
- Ownership: Proactive mindset to take end‑to‑end responsibility for services you build.
- Adaptability: Comfort with rapid iteration, evolving requirements, and emerging technologies.
- Performance Mindset: Passion for measuring, benchmarking, and continuously improving system efficiency.
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
talentflow invests heavily in the professional development of its engineers. As a Distributed Systems Engineer, you will have access to:
- Mentorship from senior architects who have built industry‑leading data platforms.
- Sponsored attendance at leading conferences (e.g., Strata, KubeCon, Data + AI Summit).
- Internal technical talks, hackathons, and innovation labs to experiment with cutting‑edge ideas.
- Clear promotion pathways from L4 to senior and principal engineering roles, with transparent performance criteria.
- Opportunities to lead cross‑functional initiatives that directly impact millions of users worldwide.
Work Environment & Culture at talentflow
Our remote‑first culture celebrates flexibility, autonomy, and inclusivity. We trust our engineers to deliver high‑quality work from anywhere in the United States, providing the tools and support needed for success. talentflow’s core values—Curiosity, Impact, Collaboration, and Integrity—guide every decision, fostering a vibrant community where diverse perspectives thrive.
Key cultural highlights include:
- Inclusive Teams: Diverse backgrounds and experiences are celebrated, ensuring every voice is heard.
- Innovation Time: Dedicated hours each quarter for personal projects that can evolve into product features.
- Transparent Communication: Regular all‑hands, team syncs, and open forums with leadership.
- Work‑Life Balance: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, and mental‑health resources.
Compensation, Perks & Benefits
talentflow offers a competitive compensation package that includes:
- Hourly rate of $28 / hour (commensurate with experience) with eligibility for performance‑based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with company matching.
- Generous paid time off, parental leave, and sick days.
- Remote‑work stipend for home‑office setup, high‑speed internet, and ergonomic equipment.
- Learning & development budget for courses, certifications, and conferences.
- Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and access to mental‑health resources.
Why Join talentflow?
At talentflow, you will be part of a mission‑driven organization that shapes how billions of people experience entertainment. Your work will directly influence the reliability and performance of data services that power personalized recommendations, real‑time analytics, and next‑generation gaming experiences. If you are passionate about building resilient, scalable systems and thrive in a collaborative, remote environment, talentflow offers the platform to accelerate your career while making a global impact.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Take the next step in your engineering journey and help us build the data foundation that powers the world’s most beloved entertainment experiences. Apply now and become a key contributor to talentflow’s data‑driven future.
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