Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Fubotv • New York, NY

227d • $175,000 - $215,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Fubo is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our product development team. In this role, you will design and build scalable APIs that power Fubo's backend-driven user experience worldwide. You will collaborate closely with a Backend Engineering Manager and work alongside cross-functional teams—including product managers, QA, backend and frontend engineers—delivering new features across multiple platforms such as Smart TV, web, mobile, Roku, and Apple TV. We're looking for experienced backend engineers who are equally passionate about creating seamless product experiences and maintaining high engineering standards. If you thrive on optimizing user journeys while taking full ownership of system performance and releases within a complex, distributed microservices architecture, you'll fit right in.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience delivering production-quality software, ideally in a strongly-typed language (we use Go).
• Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teammates.
• Self-motivated nature and ability to drive projects from ambiguous early stages through delivery.
• Enjoy learning new things and sharing knowledge with coworkers.
• Take initiative in identifying and removing roadblocks.
• Be a pleasure to work with in a professional environment.
• Willingness to give and receive honest feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building reliable backend services in the cloud (e.g. GCP, AWS).
• Familiarity with modern code-deployment toolchains (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable APIs for Fubo's backend-driven user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, QA, and engineers.
• Deliver new features across multiple platforms such as Smart TV, web, mobile, Roku, and Apple TV.
• Optimize user journeys and maintain high engineering standards.
• Take ownership of system performance and releases.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation based on experience and market standards.
• Robust benefit package including Health/Dental/Vision coverage sponsored up to 100% for employees.
• 401k, Life Insurance, and commuter benefits.
• Free Premium Fubo Account.
• Unlimited PTO days and regular company-wide activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries