Sr Software Engineer - Backend API Platform
Core
Designing, building, and operating the core API platform, identity system, and developer infrastructure for Ventura OS, a new Smart TV operating system.
Role type
Senior Staff Backend Engineer (API Platform & Identity)
Builds
The API layer, identity provider, developer portals, and monetization pipelines for a Smart TV OS.
Domain
Consumer Electronics / Smart TV OS / Digital Advertising
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
API design and ownership, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Multi-tenant authorization, System reliability and observability, End-to-end service ownership, Technical leadership and mentoring, Modern statically typed backend languages, Relational and NoSQL data modeling.
Preferred skills
Node.js and TypeScript, Kubernetes and AWS at scale, OIDC identity providers (Keycloak), Device attestation (SPIFFE, mTLS), Event-driven systems, Smart TV/CTV/OTT domain experience.
Technologies
Node.js, TypeScript, Kubernetes, AWS, OIDC, Keycloak, SPIFFE, mTLS
Responsibilities
Design and operate scalable user-facing APIs with strict backwards-compatibility constraints; Build and maintain the identity and access model for the OS; Design self-service authorization boundaries for partners and OEMs; Own shared platform infrastructure (testing, rollout, observability) for other teams; Build user-facing web portals and deployment pipelines; Manage monetization data pipelines; Set developer experience standards and tooling; Lead incident response and operational excellence.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team influence
