Backend Engineer

ABOUT US:
AGBO is an artist-led Academy Award-Winning independent studio focused on developing and producing innovative story universes spanning film, TV, and digital platforms. Founded in 2017 by award-winning and record-breaking directors Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO’s mission is to inspire and advance the next generation of storytelling to entertain and influence worldwide audiences. AGBOs recent productions include “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” Netflix’s “The Gray Man,” Amazon thriller series “Citadel,” and Netflix's sequel, “Extraction 2”.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is working for a prestigious and prolific production company run by directorial talent. This is an amazing opportunity for the right candidate to work in the heart of a fast-paced, well-connected, highly creative environment.

As a Backend Engineer, you will focus on designing and implementing robust backend systems that support groundbreaking interactive experiences. Ideal candidates will bring technical expertise, a passion for entertainment technology, and the ability to lead development efforts within a creative team environment.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Design, implement, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend code to support the core functionality of immersive applications.
• Implement complex data storage solutions, ensuring seamless data flow and integration across various systems and platforms.
• Develop and optimize internal tools and applications that support studio operations and creative processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including artists, designers, and frontend developers, to define and achieve technical requirements and creative goals.
• Optimize data handling and streaming for real-time interactive environments.
• Implement security best practices to protect user data and company IP.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering an environment of innovation and growth.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements, and integrate cutting-edge solutions to enhance user experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development (with at least 2 years in a senior role, a plus).
• Proficient in backend programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or similar.
• Experience with database management and data caching technologies (SQL, NoSQL, Redis, etc.).
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and API design.
• Experience developing high-traffic, scalable applications.
• Familiarity with the unique challenges of real-time data transmission and management in real time environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced studio environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field - a plus, but not required.

The typical base salary for this position ranges from $125,000-$150,000 annually. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires in CA, NY, and UT. Actual offers will be determined using local market data for the identified candidate’s geographic area and may vary from the stated range.

AGBO Films, LLC is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education and experience.

The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position. This role is fully remote.