Senior Backend Engineer

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We believe in the future of entertainment – across all platforms and for all audiences. FOX has always given unfettered access to the moments that have collectively captivated us. The breaking story. The unmissable final. The outrageous touchdown. The shocking cliffhanger. We changed the game on sports and news production. Now we’re looking to change the game again.

We are pioneering the future of news, sports and entertainment in the digital realm. It’s an audacious mission. We’re challenging ourselves to be the first to do it - to disrupt the digital entertainment category and redefine the live experience for the next generation. And we’re doing it by starting from scratch.

Think of FOX as a start up with the backing of a fortune 500 corporation. You will be part of a new team with full permission to reinvent, disrupt, and build in a highly collaborative and transparent environment. FOX has always been an advocate for the disruptive spirit. And now we’re looking for like-minded people to push the boundaries on what entertainment can mean. Join us to help make the best of sports, news, and entertainment more personal, more immersive, and more interactive than ever before

About FOX Corporation:

FOX Corporation is a leader in the entertainment and media industry, delivering innovative content through our news, sports, and entertainment brands. With a dynamic portfolio that includes FOX News, FOX Sports, and the FOX Television Network, we reach millions of viewers across various platforms every day. At FOX, we aim to entertain, inform, and connect people around the globe, all while shaping the future of the media landscape.

About FOX Emerging Tech:

FOX Emerging Tech is at the forefront of technological innovation within FOX Corporation, driving the exploration and development of cutting-edge digital experiences. Our mission is to push the boundaries of traditional media and entertainment by leveraging advanced technologies such as blockchain, AI, machine learning, and immersive media. We seek to disrupt the way content is created, distributed, and consumed, always staying ahead of the curve to meet the ever-evolving demands of audiences worldwide.

Our team is dedicated to fostering creativity and building scalable solutions that empower FOX to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world. Whether it’s pioneering new platforms, enhancing user experiences, or creating tools for next-gen content, FOX Emerging Tech is shaping the future of entertainment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the full software development lifecycle of new and existing applications. Working both independently and as part of a team, you will adopt an Agile methodology, focusing on software architecture and infrastructure. We are seeking talented and passionate Software Engineers who take the initiative in identifying and solving problems, possess logical thought processes, and have the right skill set.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and Develop: Act as the owner of a functional area, from product conception to delivery. Prepare high-level designs under the guidance and document them. Independently perform low-level design and coding in multiple tech components related to the functional area.

• Code Review and Mentorship: Build, develop, mentor, and coach junior team members. Conduct and participate in code and design reviews to maintain high
  development standards. Take ownership of code quality, unit test coverage, and documentation.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with teams, contribute to the shared vision, and work
  closely with cross-functional stakeholders. Develop pragmatic and flexible systems that balance engineering complexity with timely delivery, resulting in tangible business impact.Foster a collaborative decision-making environment, where choices are based on merit rather than the proposer. 

• Technical Leadership: Make informed decisions on the appropriate tech stack for a given situation, with guidance from senior team members. Consider non-functional requirements (reliability, availability, scalability)
  when making decisions.

• Security: Ensure all systems being built adhere to the highest security standards, implementing best practices for data protection and privacy.

• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring that codebase and workflows are well-documented and easily understood by team members.

• Testing and Debugging: Implement and advocate for automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) to ensure code stability and reliability.

What Will You Need:

• Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience.

• Expertise: Excellent programming skills in one or more languages, preferably TypeScript, Golang, Python etc. Experience with relational/NoSQL databases.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly understand complex systems and resolve issues.

• Design: Expertise in distributed systems design and architecture, with
  experience in system performance and scaling.

• Agile Methodologies: Comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum environment with experience in CI/CD pipelines.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in cross-functional teams including frontend developers, designers, and product managers. Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of coding standards and best practices.

• Passion for Tech: Curiosity and enthusiasm for web3, gen-AI, machine learning, or other cutting-edge tech trends. Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends.

• Ownership and Accountability: Self-driven mindset with a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking full responsibility end to end for the product design, implementation, and operation in production.

Good to have:

• Build Data Pipelines: Design and develop efficient ETL pipelines and data ingestion processes using tools like Apache Kafka, Airflow, and Databricks to support real-time and batch data processing.

• Cloud Infrastructure: Design, deploy, and maintain systems on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) with a strong focus on automation, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Experience with IaC solutions.

• Open Source Contributions: Active participation in the open-source community or contributions to relevant projects.

Learn more about Fox Tech at https://tech.fox.com 

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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