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About worksphere
worksphere is a global leader in digital entertainment, delivering streaming experiences to millions of viewers across more than 190 countries. With a catalog that spans dozens of languages and an ever‑expanding portfolio that now includes original movies, series, documentaries, and interactive gaming experiences, worksphere is redefining how audiences engage with content. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to bring joy to the world by making high‑quality entertainment accessible anytime, anywhere. To achieve this, we rely on cutting‑edge technology, data‑driven decision‑making, and a culture that celebrates curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Why Join worksphere?
Working at worksphere means becoming part of a forward‑thinking organization that values innovation as much as it values the user experience. Our engineering teams are empowered to experiment, ship, and iterate at scale, tackling challenges that affect hundreds of millions of users daily. As a remote‑first company, we trust our talent to deliver excellence from wherever they feel most productive, while still fostering a vibrant, inclusive community through virtual events, mentorship programs, and regular in‑person meet‑ups.
Beyond the excitement of shaping the future of entertainment, worksphere offers a competitive compensation package, generous paid time off, health and wellness benefits, and a commitment to professional growth through tuition reimbursement, conference sponsorships, and internal learning pathways.
Role Overview – Senior Distributed Systems Engineer (L4) – Data Platform
worksphere is seeking a seasoned Distributed Systems Engineer to join our Data Platform organization. In this role, you will design, build, and operate the foundational data infrastructure that powers everything from personalized recommendations to real‑time analytics and large‑scale machine‑learning pipelines. You will work closely with product managers, data scientists, and fellow engineers to translate ambitious business goals into reliable, high‑performance data services that operate at petabyte scale.
This position is fully remote, open to candidates located anywhere in the United States, and offers a competitive hourly rate of $28. You will be part of a small, high‑impact team that values autonomy, ownership, and a relentless focus on delivering value to our global audience.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement highly available, low‑latency data services that support micro‑service consumption across the worksphere ecosystem.
- Design and maintain distributed storage and query layers capable of handling sub‑millisecond response times for billions of daily queries.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define data contracts, SLAs, and performance benchmarks that align with product roadmaps.
- Drive end‑to‑end ownership of data pipelines, from ingestion and transformation to storage, indexing, and serving.
- Lead performance‑tuning initiatives, identifying bottlenecks and implementing optimizations that improve throughput and reduce latency.
- Contribute to open‑source projects and internal tooling, sharing knowledge with the broader engineering community.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning, code quality, and best‑practice documentation.
- Participate in on‑call rotations to ensure the reliability and availability of critical data services.
- Stay current with emerging technologies such as distributed SQL engines, stream processing frameworks, and cloud‑native storage solutions.
Essential Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience building large‑scale distributed systems or data platforms.
- Proven ability to design, develop, and operate high‑throughput, low‑latency services in production environments.
- Strong programming skills in Java or another object‑oriented language (e.g., Scala, Kotlin).
- Experience with cloud‑native technologies such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including managed storage and compute services.
- Solid understanding of distributed data concepts—consistency models, partitioning, replication, and fault tolerance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fully remote setting, managing time, communication, and deliverables autonomously.
Preferred Qualifications & Nice‑to‑Have Skills
- Experience with SQL‑on‑Hadoop engines such as Presto, Trino, or Hive.
- Hands‑on knowledge of real‑time analytics platforms like Druid, Apache Flink, or Spark Structured Streaming.
- Familiarity with columnar storage formats (Parquet, ORC) and data lake architectures.
- Contributions to open‑source projects, especially those related to data infrastructure or distributed systems.
- Exposure to machine‑learning pipelines and the ability to collaborate with data scientists on feature engineering at scale.
- Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm) and infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Core Skills & Competencies
- Problem‑Solving Mindset: Ability to break down ambiguous business problems into concrete technical solutions.
- System Design Acumen: Expertise in building scalable, fault‑tolerant architectures that meet stringent performance SLAs.
- Collaboration: Comfortable partnering with product managers, data analysts, and other engineers to drive cross‑team initiatives.
- Ownership: Takes full responsibility for the lifecycle of services—from inception through production support.
- Continuous Learning: Proactively stays up‑to‑date with industry trends, emerging tools, and best practices.
- Quality Focus: Writes clean, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage and documentation.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a fast‑paced environment where priorities can shift rapidly based on user needs.
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
worksphere invests heavily in the professional development of its engineers. As a Senior Distributed Systems Engineer, you will have access to:
- Mentorship from senior architects who have built some of the world’s most demanding data platforms.
- Annual learning stipend for conferences, certifications, or advanced coursework.
- Internal hackathons and innovation days where you can prototype new ideas and potentially see them shipped to production.
- Clear promotion pathways that recognize technical expertise, leadership impact, and contributions to open‑source ecosystems.
- Opportunities to transition into related roles such as Data Platform Lead, Site Reliability Engineering Manager, or Principal Engineer.
Work Environment & Culture
worksphere’s remote‑first philosophy means you can work from any location within the United States while staying connected to a vibrant, inclusive community. Our culture is built on three pillars:
- Freedom & Responsibility: You are trusted to make decisions, manage your schedule, and deliver results without micromanagement.
- Feedback & Growth: Regular 1‑on‑1s, peer reviews, and transparent performance metrics help you continuously improve.
- Inclusivity & Belonging: Employee resource groups, diversity training, and a zero‑tolerance policy for discrimination ensure every voice is heard.
We also host quarterly virtual town halls, monthly coffee chats, and annual in‑person retreats to foster personal connections across teams.
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
worksphere offers a competitive hourly rate of $28 per hour, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Wellness stipend for fitness, mental‑health apps, or ergonomic home‑office equipment.
- Employee assistance program (EAP) for confidential counseling and support.
- Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy, encouraging work‑life balance.
- Access to a global library of technical resources, online courses, and internal knowledge bases.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are passionate about building data infrastructure that powers experiences for hundreds of millions of users worldwide, and you thrive in a remote, high‑performance environment, worksphere wants to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of entertainment, gaming, and interactive media.
Apply Now – Become a Part of worksphere’s Data Platform Team!
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