Software Engineer

The Skywalker Sound Development Group is looking for a Software Engineer to join our team. 

The Skysound Development Group is developing the set of next-generation tools for audio soundtracks and media distribution. We aim, through the synthesis of institutional wisdom of creative, high quality audio with cutting-edge software engineering, to bridge the divide between content creation and audience experience. 

As a Software Engineer within the Group, you will play a key role in conceiving and developing tools to help usher in the new era of post production audio content creation, working in areas such as application development, cloud computing, database, and state-of-the-art security implementation. The Development Group works closely with master audio content creators to produce novel technology for immediate utilization. 

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at our Nicasio office and occasionally from home.

What you'll do

• Design and implement media pipeline components and modules 

• Iterate and prototype new features during project evolution 

• Implement and maintain secure code practices, utilizing security and scanning toolsets 

• Address and develop multiple project components in parallel 

• Research and incorporate state-of-the-art approaches to recognized challenges 

• Proactively identify and address areas for improved efficiency and product quality 

• Collaborate with team members in shared libraries, techniques and code responsibilities 

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 4+ years of prior experience with media-based software workflows

• Proficiency with Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Python

• Some familiarity with C/C++ and low-level toolchains such as Makefile

• Well-rounded experience in front-end and back-end development 

• Strong implementer of defensive coding techniques to mitigate security risks 

• Strong object-oriented programming experience with test-driven development 

• Vast experience in database design and implementation including relational and in-memory databases 

• Familiarity with open-source and cloud-based message brokers and serverless 

• Experience with container-based development and deployments 

• Strong foundational knowledge of API architectures including REST and gRPC

• Fundamental understanding of Git, Kubernetes, and continuous integration 

• Strong understanding of media-based workflows and media metadata 

• Must be detail oriented and organized, possess strong communication skills, and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner. 

Preferred experience

• Developed front-end interfaces with React or similar technologies 

• Experience with cross-platform software projects 

• Strong information system security knowledge

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $128,700 to $172,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.