Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Angel • Boulder, UT

51d • $121,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Angel is changing the future of American entertainment and is one of the fastest-growing Distributors in America. Our rapidly expanding library of light-amplifying stories has grown 10x in under 2 years. Gone is the old model where the deepest pockets pick the stories we share. Angel restores choice to our 1.5+ million guild members and growing who decide what we produce, what we take to theaters, and most importantly what parents bring to their homes. Check out angel.com/watch Opportunity Our engineering teams are revolutionizing what it means to be a part of inspirational entertainment. From building an army of voters weighing-in on short concept videos, expanding a membership-driven community with viewing perks both online and at the big screen, and innovating encoding tools that empower next-level parental guardrails, we’re bringing the world the next wave of entertainment powered directly by the people who want it. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership in areas that are sure to shore-up our streaming experiences and capabilities. We have a lot of features that have quickly taken to the market that we need to add structure and scalability to. We also have a broad vision of new innovative projects to take the Angel experience to new heights. This is a high-ownership, high-impact opportunity where you’ll add vision, strategy, and execution for how millions of fans discover, watch, and engage with Angel’s ever growing library of stories. Why Join Angel? High-Growth Company: Angel is one of the fastest-growing media companies, with record-breaking independent theatrical releases and millions of streaming users worldwide. See our recent interview with Evan Shapiro Massive Impact: Your work will shape how audiences experience the stories they love—and help amplify light around the globe. Extreme Ownership: We are a team of owners and entrepreneurs. This is your chance to operate like a startup founder inside a fast-scaling media company. Mission-Driven Culture: We strive to amplify light in everything we do. Join a team that deeply cares about the impact of the stories we tell. Future of Streaming: Help build a streaming platform that competes with giants—without playing by their rules.

Requirements

• A disposition for disrupting one of America’s longest-standing and exclusive industries.
• 7+ years experience writing high-performance reusable code.
• Expert level knowledge within our chosen tech-stack: Node.JS React GraphQL/REST/Protobuf/HTTPs RabbitMQ Github Actions/Docker/Kubernetes S3/Postgres/Redis Otel/Datadog
• Expertise with Cloud-native architectures (microservices, eventing, etc.)
• Expertise with DevOps principles (CI/CD, Flow optimization, collaboration, ownership, ect.)
• Expertise in systems thinking principles (Kanban, pull systems, handoffs, TQM, ect…)
• Passion for careful design & architectural planning that leads to a codebase that is future-prepped and maintainable.
• Proactivity working in a dynamic environment with a high variety of users and ever-evolving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own the Streaming API: Lead end-to-end design strategy and execution for Angel Studios streaming API powering our apps—mobile, TV, and web.
• Act Like a Founder: Take extreme ownership of outcomes. Operate as if this were your own startup inside Angel Studios.
• Shift the Industry: Drive experimentation, iteration, and rapid feedback with stakeholders. Get impactful features in the hands of devs and users quickly.
• Radiate Your Domain: Clarify designs and plans for others to maximize collaboration opportunities. Radiate critical info for external teams and other business decisions.
• Prioritize The Best: Focus on the highest-leverage opportunities. Cut what doesn’t matter, deliver what does.
• Collaborate Without Barrier: Plan, prioritize and work with other teams to ensure smooth adoption of your team’s APIs. Build trust and confidence in your team’s systems.
• Execute End-to-End: Leverage testing, data, customer feedback, and intuition to make confidence changes that impact stakeholders across all levels of the tech stack.
• Build Regardless: Thrive in ambiguity. Solve problems creatively with limited resources. Wrestle root issues to the ground.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents
• Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance and Basic Life Insurance paid for employee, with option of additional AD&D insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• 401(k) investment opportunity with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed