Staff Software Engineer

Job Description

About the Team

We are looking for a seasoned Staff Software Engineer to help build the next generation of advertising technology internal to Vizio.

This role will develop and maintain core services critical to monetizing our platforms. This is an individual contributor position and will report to the back-end Manager of Software Engineering.

We are a close-knit team, focused on solving challenging problems that make a difference in our business. We concentrate on high-impact, high-value development, and in this role, you’ll be delivering the software that helps us grow.

We pride ourselves on working in a collaborative environment, and to do so we are in our Denver, Dallas, and Salt Lake City offices 5 days a week.

What You Will Do

1. Research and Design

• Conduct in-depth research on cutting-edge technologies to inform the design and construction of innovative software solutions.
• Lead the architectural design process, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with industry best practices.

2. Collaboration :

• Engage in cross-functional collaboration, leveraging expertise to enhance the overall software development process.
• Facilitate effective communication and cooperation among team members, emphasizing a cohesive and goal-oriented work environment.

3. Implementation :

• Take ownership of implementing complex backend features, demonstrating proficiency in Java and PHP development and adhering to high coding standards.
• Drive and optimize the Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD) process to streamline software delivery.

4. Testing :

• Develop and maintain comprehensive automation tests to ensure the scalability of software and achieve low- latency responses.
• Implement robust testing strategies to validate software functionality and reliability.

5. Review :

• Regularly evaluate team processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and offering strategic solutions.
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture by fostering an environment of continuous improvement and team success.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE :

By 3 Months You demonstrate a thorough understanding of the ad tech industry and its relevance to achieving business objectives.

You also contribute valuable insights to ongoing projects and team discussions, showcasing a quick grasp of the team’s role in the larger business context.

By 6 months You successfully complete tasks critical to delivering the team's quarterly initiatives and provide unique perspectives and recommendations that positively influence the design of future projects, showcasing leadership in technical decision-making.

About You

CORE COMPETENCIES :

• You are motivated and show initiative.
• You demonstrate an ownership-oriented mindset.
• You are a team leader.
• You have excellent communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS :

• 8+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer
• Proficient with Cloud Services (AWS / GCP / Azure)
• Proficient in working in environments with multiple development languages (Java / PHP / Python)
• In-depth knowledge of CI / CD pipelines and automation testing tools
• Agile or Scrum SDLC experience
• Highly experienced with databases, comfortable developing advanced queries and designing new tables and relationships
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or a related field required

About VIZIO

We are Beautifully Simple.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, VIZIO is a leading HDTV brand in America and the #1 Sound Bar Brand in America. VIZIO's mission is to deliver high performance, smarter products with the latest innovations at a significant savings that we can pass along to our consumers.

Our loyal following and industry-wide praise continues to grow as we redefine what it means to be smart.

VIZIO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. We will not pay fees to any third-party agency, outside recruiter or firm without a mutually agreed-upon contract and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

Unsolicited resumes will be considered our property and will be processed accordingly.