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 improving and expanding our services to meet the evolving needs of our users. As a leader in the entertainment industry, we are committed to innovation, diversity, and inclusion, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.
The data infrastructure teams at arenaflex play a critical role in enabling us to leverage data to drive business decisions and deliver value to our users. We provide centralized data platforms and tools for various business functions, making it easy for our colleagues to work with data effectively, securely, and responsibly. Our goal is to set the standard for building a world-class data infrastructure, and we are looking for experienced distributed systems engineers to help us achieve this objective.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Distributed Systems Engineer to join our Data Platform team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, building, and improving our infrastructure to support our aggressive goal of reaching 500 million users worldwide. You will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes and deliver value to our users.
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our users. We are open to remote candidates and offer a flexible work environment that allows you to work from anywhere in the U.S.
Focus Areas in Data Infrastructure Teams
Our Data Infrastructure teams are organized into several focus areas, each with its own unique challenges and opportunities. These include:
- Database Access Platform: This team builds and operates a scalable query gateway that facilitates data abstractions to work at sub-millisecond latencies while allowing arenaflex microservices to more easily store, consume, and manage their data.
- Data Platform Infrastructure: This team acts as a platform for our own data platforms, providing common infrastructure and tooling that enable arenaflex to rapidly innovate and deliver cutting-edge data and analytics systems to the rest of the organization without building custom platforms for each new system.
- Big Data Compute: This team is responsible for providing the cloud-native platform for distributed data processing at arenaflex, offering support for Flash, ETL data into the Petabytes-scale data warehouse, and accessing that data using Flash and Voila/TrinoDB.
- Big Data Orchestration: This team provides the platform for scheduling, coordinating, and executing big data jobs and workflows in a self-serve way, including critical services that have all ETL and ML tasks running on Big Data Systems at arenaflex.
Key Responsibilities
As a Distributed Systems Engineer at arenaflex, your key responsibilities will include:
- Designing, building, and improving our infrastructure to support our aggressive growth goals
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes and deliver value to our users
- Architecting and building a robust, scalable, and highly available distributed infrastructure
- Driving cross-functional initiatives and working with engineers, product managers, and TPMs across teams
- Sharing our experiences with the open-source communities and contributing to arenaflex OSS
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- 2+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems features or applications
- Experience with the design and development of RESTful web services
- Proficiency in Java or other object-oriented programming languages
- Experience building and operating scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems
- A BS in Computer Science or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications are preferred:
- Experience with cloud-native technologies and distributed data processing
- Knowledge of open-source technologies and contributions to open-source projects
- Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and competencies:
- Strong programming skills in Java or other object-oriented programming languages
- Experience with distributed systems, including design, development, and operation
- Knowledge of cloud-native technologies and distributed data processing
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
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 projects that drive business outcomes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and learn from experienced engineers and leaders
- Develop your skills and expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native technologies, and data processing
- Contribute to open-source projects and share your experiences with the open-source communities
Work Environment and Company Culture
At arenaflex, we value diversity, inclusion, and innovation. Our work environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative, with a focus on delivering value to our users. We offer a flexible work environment that allows you to work from anywhere in the U.S., and we are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our users.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- A salary of $27 per hour
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching and retirement savings plan
- Flexible work environment and remote work options
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced Distributed Systems Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply to join our team at arenaflex. With our commitment to innovation, diversity, and inclusion, we offer a unique and exciting opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects that drive business outcomes and deliver value to our users. Apply now to take the first step in your career at arenaflex!
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