Software Engineer, Video Platforms

Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct‑to‑consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now, Golf Pass, and Sports Engine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry‑changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward‑looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever‑evolving world.

We are seeking a Staff Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with a startup mindset and a passion for solving business problems. This role is ideal for someone who can influence stakeholders, lead architectural decisions, and deliver scalable solutions using SaaS, low‑code/no‑code platforms, and cloud‑native technologies.

• Contribute to the design and development of scalable, secure, and performant systems that modernize legacy platforms.
• Platform Enablement:
  Implement and extend SaaS and low‑code/no‑code platforms to accelerate delivery and reduce custom development.
• Collaborative Execution:
  Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver business-aligned solutions.
• Lean Engineering:
  Apply rapid prototyping, iterative development, and pragmatic decision‑making to drive outcomes.
• Technical Excellence:
  Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to uphold engineering standards.
• Continuous Learning:
  Stay current with emerging technologies, especially in Gen AI, cloud‑native development, and platform engineering.
• Mentoring:
  Mentor the software engineering team to adopt best practices and agile/iterative ways to deliver solutions.

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud‑native architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), serverless, and event‑driven design.
• Familiarity with SaaS platforms, low‑code/no‑code tools, and Gen AI technologies.
• Proven ability to work in cross‑functional teams and deliver high‑quality software.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems or integrating with modern platforms.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Experience with full‑stack (backend, frontend, Cloud, Infrastructure) development.
• Familiarity with distributed messaging (Kafka, Kinesis) and caching (example - Redis, Elasti Cache).
• Experience with SQL and No
  
  SQL databases. Understanding of Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to startup environments or fast‑paced product development cycles. Experience in media, entertainment, or digital platforms is a plus.

Be part of a founding team shaping the future of a new tech company. Work on high‑impact projects with direct visibility to senior leadership. Enjoy a culture that values innovation, speed, and purpose‑driven engineering.

Fully Remote:
This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non‑Versant worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment…