Sr. Software Engineer

Starz Entertainment • Greenwood Village, CO

14d • $135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for designing and delivering innovative user experiences for our consumer-facing streaming application on the WebTV platform. This role involves close collaboration with product owners, UX designers, and both front-end and back-end engineers to help build the next-generation video streaming platform for consumers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise or consumer software development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred)
• Expertise in frameworks such as Angular, React, Next.js, and Node.js.
• Demonstrated experience in developing consumer-facing user interfaces and supporting UI components.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proven ability to diagnose, debug, and resolve issues effectively.
• Experience with video playback systems, particularly in managing DRM-protected content using DASH, Widevine, and PlayReady.
• Proficiency in DRM management, working with various codecs, integrating closed captions and familiarity with streaming protocols is highly valued.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Microsoft developer stack (UWP, WPF) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of cloud-based architectures (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

Responsibilities

• Create best-in-class content discovery and video streaming experiences for STARZ subscribers across multiple streaming platforms.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure products are of high quality and performance.
• Work collaboratively with members of the broader Digital Platforms team—including leadership, QA professionals, designers, business analysts, and software engineers—in an open, creative environment.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in STARZ web applications and related service APIs.
• Contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle: Architecture and design Object-oriented development Unit testing/test-driven development Integration testing Deployment Maintenance Post-deployment production support and troubleshooting

Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees