Staff Engineer

VS Media

1d • Remote

About The Position

VS Media is an industry leader specializing in highly interactive, high-traffic, live video chat websites. Founded in June 1996, the company has a global presence with over 200 million visitors per month and 80 million ads per day. They provide a platform for adults to discover new kinds of interactive content through live video and chat services, leveraging powerful technology to enhance clients’ online presence. Their expertise spans streaming live video, billing solutions, and gamification development, utilizing the latest technology to power high-capacity systems at scale and deliver the best digital experience.

Note: Some of VS Media's properties are adult-oriented. While they pride themselves on being a professional company, candidates must be comfortable with the nature of these properties.

This is a remote position for a Staff Engineer within the web development team. The role involves writing and maintaining efficient, scalable code across all layers of the platform. The ideal candidate will have strong full-stack skills and experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript (SvelteKit, Node.js) and DevOps tooling. The team is creative, hardworking, and diverse, with a strong culture of teamwork and mutual support. The company is committed to employee success through structured onboarding and ongoing training, fostering an environment of collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional development experience (PHP preferred, but strong full-stack engineers with other backend experience are encouraged to apply)
• Demonstrated experience designing and building complex systems from the ground up
• Senior-level full-stack development experience with a demonstrated ability to work on complex, production-grade systems
• Proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Svelte), HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript
• PHP proficiency
• Experience working across multiple PHP versions, including maintaining and improving legacy codebases while developing in modern PHP
• Experience with lightweight, middleware-driven PHP backends (PSR-7/PSR-15) or similar framework patterns
• Strong understanding of relational databases (MySQL), including query optimization and schema design
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and third-party integrations
• Solid grasp of software architecture principles, including MVC, SOLID, common design patterns, and scalability considerations
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git, SVN) and collaborative development workflows
• Moderate experience with Unix systems and the command line
• Experience with automated testing practices, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Experience working within CI/CD pipelines
• Exceptional analytical and debugging skills with a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and execute with minimal supervision across varying levels of scope and complexity
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Exceptional judgment and discretion, particularly when working on sensitive systems or high-visibility projects

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience in an Agile or Scrum development environment
• Experience with modern front-end technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript, SvelteKit, Vue, React) and how they integrate with PHP or Node.js back ends
• Experience with Node.js or other backend languages
• Experience mentoring or leading other engineers
• Experience influencing architectural decisions across teams

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain efficient, scalable code
• Contribute across all layers of the platform
• Perform technical analysis
• Product and website feature development
• Bug resolution
• Knowledge sharing
• Contribute to documentation
• Participate in business-hours support workflows
• Assist operations teams with the implementation, testing, and deployment of solutions
• Work across the full stack, including modern JavaScript/TypeScript (SvelteKit, Node.js)
• Collaborate closely with DevOps and front-end teams

What This Job Offers

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