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About skillspath – Pioneering Global Entertainment & Gaming
skillspath is a world‑leading streaming and interactive entertainment platform that reaches over 190 countries and more than 220 million paid members. With a bold vision to become the most beloved destination for movies, series, documentaries, and emerging experiences such as gaming, skillspath continuously invests in cutting‑edge technology that powers seamless, data‑driven experiences for a diverse global audience. Our mission is to transform how content is discovered, delivered, and enjoyed, and we do it by building the most reliable, high‑performance data infrastructure on the planet.
Why This Role Matters
As a Distributed Systems Engineer – Data Platform, you will be at the heart of skillspath’s data ecosystem. You’ll design, implement, and scale the foundational services that enable our micro‑services to store, retrieve, and process petabytes of data with sub‑millisecond latency. Your work directly impacts the speed, reliability, and personalization of the content that millions of users stream every day.
Role Overview
This is a full‑time, remote position based in the United States (any location in Alabama is welcome). You will join a small, high‑impact team of engineers who own critical data platform components, from low‑latency query layers to massive data ingestion pipelines. You will collaborate with product managers, TPMs, and cross‑functional engineers to deliver features that keep skillspath ahead of the competition.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop highly available, low‑latency data access services that power micro‑services across the organization.
- Build, maintain, and evolve large‑scale data ingestion pipelines (ETL/ELT) that handle petabyte‑scale workloads.
- Implement distributed storage solutions using technologies such as Apache Iceberg, Druid, and cloud‑native object stores.
- Collaborate with open‑source communities, contribute patches, and help shape the direction of skillspath‑owned OSS projects.
- Drive cross‑team initiatives, partnering with product owners, data scientists, and reliability engineers to deliver end‑to‑end data solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and champion best practices for scalability, security, and observability.
- Continuously monitor performance, troubleshoot production incidents, and implement automated remediation strategies.
- Advocate for a data‑first culture, translating complex business requirements into robust technical designs.
Essential Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience building large‑scale distributed systems or data platform components.
- Programming: Proficiency in Java and at least one additional language (e.g., Python, Scala, Go) used for data‑centric services.
- Systems Knowledge: Strong understanding of distributed storage, query engines, and data modeling for high‑throughput workloads.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Problem‑Solving: Demonstrated ability to tackle ambiguous, large‑scale problems with logical, data‑driven approaches.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a technical discipline.
- Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and serverless data services.
- Familiarity with query engines such as Presto/Trino, Druid, or Snowflake.
- Experience contributing to open‑source projects or maintaining internal OSS libraries.
- Background in building data pipelines using tools like Apache Flink, Spark, or Beam.
- Knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes) and infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Core Skills & Competencies
- Scalable Architecture: Ability to design systems that gracefully handle growth from millions to billions of requests.
- Performance Tuning: Expertise in latency reduction, throughput optimization, and resource efficiency.
- Collaboration: Strong communication skills for working across distributed, remote teams.
- Ownership: Proactive mindset with a focus on delivering end‑to‑end solutions, not just isolated components.
- Adaptability: Comfort with rapid iteration, evolving requirements, and emerging technologies.
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
skillspath invests heavily in the professional development of its engineers. In this role, you will have access to:
- Mentorship from senior architects who have built industry‑leading data platforms.
- Sponsored attendance at leading conferences such as Data + AI Summit and KubeCon.
- Internal technical talks, hackathons, and a budget for online courses (Coursera, Udemy, Pluralsight).
- Clear promotion pathways from Engineer II to Staff Engineer and beyond, with transparent performance criteria.
- Opportunities to lead cross‑functional projects that influence product strategy and user experience.
Work Environment & Culture at skillspath
Our remote‑first culture empowers you to work from anywhere in the United States while staying deeply connected to a vibrant, inclusive community. skillspath values:
- Innovation: We encourage experimentation, rapid prototyping, and learning from failure.
- Transparency: Open communication channels, regular all‑hands updates, and shared metrics.
- Diversity & Inclusion: A commitment to building teams that reflect the global audience we serve.
- Work‑Life Balance: Flexible hours, generous paid time off, and mental‑health resources.
- Collaboration: Cross‑functional squads, virtual coffee chats, and team‑building retreats.
Compensation, Perks & Benefits
skillspath offers a competitive hourly rate of $28 per hour, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
- 401(k) matching and financial wellness programs.
- Generous paid parental leave and family‑friendly policies.
- Remote‑work stipend for home‑office setup, high‑speed internet, and ergonomic accessories.
- Annual performance bonuses tied to individual and company milestones.
- Access to a global library of entertainment content, gaming subscriptions, and exclusive preview events.
How to Apply
If you are excited about shaping the data backbone of a global entertainment powerhouse and thrive in a remote, high‑impact environment, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your most relevant projects.
Join skillspath and Build the Future of Entertainment
At skillspath, your engineering expertise will directly influence the experiences of millions of viewers and gamers worldwide. Become part of a forward‑thinking team that values curiosity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. Take the next step in your career—apply today and help us deliver the next generation of data‑driven entertainment.
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