Job Description
Introduction to arenaflex and the Industry At arenaflex, we are revolutionizing the way entertainment is imagined, created, and delivered to a global audience. With a presence in over 190 countries and more than 220 million paid subscribers, we are continuously enhancing our services to provide unparalleled entertainment experiences. Our journey into new forms of entertainment, such as gaming, further underscores our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. As a leader in the entertainment industry, we recognize the importance of data in driving happiness to our members in various ways.
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Distributed Systems Engineer to join our Data Platform team. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in advancing and growing our infrastructure as we pursue our ambitious goal of reaching 500 million individuals worldwide. We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are committed to building a team that brings new perspectives to the table. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S., and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and locations.
Focus in Data Infrastructure Groups
Our Data Infrastructure groups are the backbone of our operations, enabling us to leverage data to drive business decisions and deliver exceptional customer experiences. The groups include: Database Access Platform :
This team builds and operates a scalable query gateway that facilitates data abstractions to work at sub-millisecond latencies, allowing arenaflex microservices to store, consume, and manage their data more effectively. Data Platform Infrastructure :
This team acts as a platform for our internal data platforms, providing a common framework and tooling that enables arenaflex to rapidly simplify the delivery of cutting-edge data and analytics systems to the rest of the organization without building custom platforms for each new system.
Data Ingestion and Processing :
This team offers a self-service cleared path product to enable varied client personas across arenaflex to meet their low-latency Data Ingestion and Processing requirements, enabling reflection across complex streaming structures like Kafka and Flink, and offering a pattern-driven processing experience. Big Data Figure :
This team is responsible for providing the cloud-native platform for distributed data processing at arenaflex, offering support for Spark, ETL data into the Petabytes-scale data warehouse, and access to that data using Spark and Voila/TrinoDB.
Big Data Solution :
This team offers the platform for planning, orchestrating, and executing big data jobs and workflows in a self-serve way, including essential services that have all ETL and ML jobs running on Big Data Systems at arenaflex. Key Responsibilities As a Distributed Systems Engineer at arenaflex, your key responsibilities will include: Designing and building scalable, versatile, and highly available distributed systems infrastructure Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and TPMs across teams to drive cross-functional initiatives Applying programming and analytical problem-solving skills to address real business needs at scale Communicating our experiences to the open-source communities and contributing to arenaflex OSS Working with Java or other object-oriented programming languages to build and operate distributed systems Essential Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should have: 2+ years of experience in building large-scale distributed systems components or applications A BS in Computer Science or a related field Experience in designing and developing RESTful web services Knowledge of Java or other object-oriented programming languages Familiarity with multi-threading and experience in building and operating scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems Preferred Qualifications While not required, the following qualifications are preferred: Experience with cloud-native platforms and distributed data processing Knowledge of Spark, Presto/Trino, Druid, and distributed database systems Familiarity with open-source communities and experience contributing to OSS projects Experience with event-driven and intelligent scheduling systems
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits At arenaflex, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees.
As a Distributed Systems Engineer, you will have the opportunity to: Work on complex and challenging problems that require innovative solutions Collaborate with experienced engineers and leaders in the industry Develop your skills in distributed systems, data processing, and cloud-native platforms Contribute to open-source projects and engage with the open-source community Participate in training and development programs to enhance your technical and soft skills Work Environment and Company Culture At arenaflex, we value a culture of feedback, engineering excellence, and collaboration.
Our teams are small, and we are committed to a culture of ownership and accountability. We believe in working openly and transparently, and we encourage our employees to share their experiences and knowledge with the open-source community. Compensation, Perks, and Benefits We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including: A hourly salary of $26 Opportunities for career growth and development A dynamic and collaborative work environment Flexible working hours and remote work options Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off Conclusion If you are a motivated and experienced Distributed Systems Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
At arenaflex, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and locations. Join us in our mission to revolutionize the entertainment industry and deliver exceptional customer experiences.