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About skillspath – Pioneering the Future of Digital Entertainment
skillspath is a global leader in streaming entertainment, delivering captivating content to over 220 million paid subscribers across more than 190 countries. With a portfolio that now spans movies, series, documentaries, and interactive gaming experiences, skillspath is redefining how audiences engage with media. Our relentless focus on innovation, data‑driven decision‑making, and a culture of openness has positioned us as the most trusted destination for on‑demand entertainment worldwide.
Why This Role Matters
At skillspath, the Data Platform is the beating heart of every product decision, recommendation engine, and user experience. As a Senior Distributed Systems Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the massive, low‑latency data pipelines that power real‑time personalization for half a billion users. Your work will directly influence how millions of viewers discover the next show they love, how advertisers reach the right audience, and how our new gaming services deliver seamless, immersive experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect Scalable Data Services: Design and implement distributed data access layers capable of sub‑millisecond latency, supporting millions of concurrent micro‑service requests.
- Build Core Platform Foundations: Develop reusable platform components, tooling, and APIs that enable rapid delivery of new data‑driven features across the organization.
- Drive Open‑Source Innovation: Contribute to skillspath’s open‑source projects, collaborate with the global community, and incorporate cutting‑edge technologies into our stack.
- Collaborate Cross‑Functionally: Partner with product managers, data scientists, TPMs, and fellow engineers to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
- Ensure Reliability & Performance: Implement monitoring, alerting, and automated remediation to maintain 99.99 % availability for critical data services.
- Mentor & Lead: Guide junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of continuous learning and constructive feedback.
- Optimize Data Pipelines: Work on large‑scale ETL/ELT processes, streaming pipelines (Kafka, Flink), and batch analytics to support petabyte‑scale workloads.
- Security & Governance: Embed data security best practices, compliance controls, and governance frameworks into every layer of the platform.
Essential Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience building large‑scale distributed systems or data platforms.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Programming Proficiency: Strong command of Java and at least one additional language such as Python, Go, or Scala.
- Systems Knowledge: Deep understanding of distributed system concepts—consensus algorithms, fault tolerance, scalability, and latency optimization.
- Data Technologies: Practical experience with distributed storage and query engines (e.g., Presto/Trino, Druid, Iceberg, Flash), streaming platforms (Kafka, Flink), and cloud‑native services.
- Problem‑Solving Ability: Demonstrated analytical thinking and the capacity to tackle ambiguous, high‑impact challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or advanced coursework in Distributed Computing, Data Engineering, or related areas.
- Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Contributions to open‑source projects or a public GitHub portfolio showcasing large‑scale system work.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and performance benchmarking.
- Exposure to machine‑learning pipelines and data‑science tooling.
Core Skills & Competencies
- Technical Excellence: Ability to write clean, maintainable, and high‑performance code.
- Collaboration: Strong communication skills for working with diverse, remote teams across multiple time zones.
- Ownership Mentality: Proactive attitude toward identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and delivering results without micromanagement.
- Adaptability: Comfort with fast‑paced environments, shifting priorities, and evolving technology landscapes.
- Customer‑Centric Mindset: Understanding how data infrastructure directly impacts end‑user experiences.
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
skillspath invests heavily in the professional development of its engineers. As a senior member of the Data Platform team, you will have access to:
- Mentorship programs pairing you with industry veterans and thought leaders.
- Annual conference allowances to attend events such as Strata Data Conference, KubeCon, and Open Source Summit.
- Internal “Tech Talk” series where you can present your work, learn from peers, and influence roadmap decisions.
- Sponsored certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer).
- Opportunities to lead high‑visibility projects that shape the future of skillspath’s product ecosystem.
Work Environment & Culture at skillspath
We believe that great ideas can come from anywhere, which is why we embrace a fully remote, distributed workforce. Our culture is built on three pillars:
- Freedom & Responsibility: Choose how you work, when you work, and where you work—while delivering on clear, outcome‑based goals.
- Transparency: Open access to data, product metrics, and strategic decisions empowers every team member to make informed choices.
- Inclusivity: A diverse, global community where every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated.
skillspath provides a collaborative virtual office environment with regular “virtual coffee chats,” cross‑team hackathons, and quarterly in‑person meet‑ups at major tech hubs.
Compensation, Perks & Benefits
We offer a competitive hourly rate of $26 / hour along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and future goals:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options.
- Generous paid time off, parental leave, and flexible holidays.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Home office stipend for ergonomic equipment, high‑speed internet, and coworking space credits.
- Wellness programs, including virtual fitness classes, mental‑health resources, and employee assistance services.
- Performance‑based bonuses and stock‑option grants for long‑term alignment.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated engineer who thrives on solving complex, large‑scale data challenges and wants to make a tangible impact on a global entertainment platform, we want to hear from you. Follow the link below to submit your resume, a brief cover letter highlighting your most relevant projects, and any supporting code samples or portfolio links.
Apply Now – Join skillspath’s Data Platform Team
Closing Statement
skillspath is on an ambitious journey to delight half a billion viewers worldwide. By joining our Data Platform engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in turning massive data streams into personalized, magical experiences. Take the next step in your career, work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and help shape the future of digital entertainment. Apply today and become part of the skillspath story.
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