Backend Engineer - Python
Description
We're looking for people to join our growing team who:
- Seek out challenges and are comfortable with the unknown
- Thrive in fast-paced, innovative, creative environments
- Are expert communicators and collaborate well with others
- Take initiative to solve tough problems
- Are passionate about revolutionizing storytelling through virtual reality
- Most importantly, have got grit
Responsibilities
- Application development and enhancement using open source backend technologies like Python, Flask, Django, etc.
- Apply various database technologies: SQL & NoSql solutions
- ORM development with SQLAlchemy
- Design and develop large scale API’s for various VR clients including web, mobile, PC, and console
- Develop innovative ways for people to understand user behavior around VR content
- Design, implement and launch highly-visible user and partner-facing features
- Build robust, highly scalable back-end systems
- Manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables
Qualifications
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages for web development
Optional, but a major plus
- Familiarity with Steam, Oculus, Unity, etc. and related VR and game server technologies.
- Experience with Python, Flask, Django, Postgres/MySQL are strongly preferred
- Experience with Javascript, Redis, Elasticsearch, RESTful API design
- Experience with Amazon Web Services API and integrations
- Experience with CI servers like Jenkins/Hudson, and writing Unit tests/integration tests
- Experience with video and/or video serving
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