[Hiring] Software Engineer @Versant

Role Description

We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineer to join our Consumer Applications team through Fandango at Home, focusing on the development and optimization of SmartTV applications. The ideal candidate has a strong background in JavaScript and HTML5, with specific experience building and maintaining TV apps across major SmartTV platforms (e.g., Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Vizio, etc.). This is a high-impact role responsible for building performant, scalable, and user-centric applications that reach millions of users. You’ll work closely with cross-functional partners in design, product, and platform engineering.

• Design, develop, and maintain SmartTV applications using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS.
• Implement responsive, high-performance UIs optimized for various living room device constraints.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA to ship new features and improve user experience.
• Ensure cross-platform compatibility and performance tuning across SmartTV ecosystems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior developers.
• Participate in architectural discussions and help shape the direction of SmartTV development.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve technical issues across the app stack.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of team workflows, tools, and standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in front-end development, with at least 2+ years in SmartTV app development.
• Deep expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Familiarity with device constraints and optimization techniques for performance and memory.
• Experience working with video playback technologies, DRM, and streaming formats (HLS, DASH) is a strong plus.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, particularly in embedded or non-standard browser environments.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile development practices.
• BS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience. Preferred: Experience integrating analytics, A/B testing, or remote configuration tools.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and internationalization.
• Previous work with platforms like Roku, Fire TV, or Android TV is a bonus.
• Previous work with LightningJS.

Requirements

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-Versant worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
• VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.