Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

Job Description

We are seeking a  Senior Backend Engineer  to design and build the services, systems, and infrastructure that power new platforms and products. You will work closely with frontend, AI / ML, and product peers to deliver backend systems that are reliable, scalable, and production ready. This role requires strong technical depth, an ability to tackle ambiguity, and a focus on delivering high-impact outcomes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a  Senior Backend Engineer  on our team, you will :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Take ownership of complex features end-to-end, from design through deployment and monitoring.
• Architect key system components that balance performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional peers to define data models, service contracts, and integration patterns.
• Address ambiguous, cross-team challenges, introducing innovative solutions to systemic problems.
• Implement CI / CD, observability, and automation practices to ensure production readiness.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, raising code quality and technical standards.
• Balance technical decisions with user impact and long-term business goals.

Qualifications

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

BONUS POINTS FOR :

Fully Remote :   This role has been designated as fully remote, meaning it is expected to be performed from a non-Versantl worksite, typically an employee’s residence

Additional Information

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 opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

For LA County and City Residents Only : VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and / or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com .

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

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