Philo: Lead Backend Software Engineer (Product API)

About the Role

Philo is building the future of television, providing a seamless and personalized experience across web, mobile, and connected TV platforms. The Product API team is central to this mission, powering discovery, search, and recommendations for millions of subscribers.

• Provide technical leadership on system architecture and design tradeoffs for the Product API team.
• Design and deliver high-performance GraphQL APIs in collaboration with product and client teams.
• Own and evolve core subsystems including recommendations, search, catalog, and notifications.
• Drive improvements in reliability, scalability, and observability for backend infrastructure.
• Collaborate with data science and analytics for experimentation and A/B testing.

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to engineers.
• Expertise in GraphQL API design and implementation at scale.
• Proficiency in NodeJS, Ruby, Golang, Python, or similar backend languages.
• Experience with cloud technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.
• Strong understanding of API design patterns, caching, and performance optimization.
• Ability to design cohesive API abstractions for diverse client needs across web, mobile, and TV.

• Full health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Unlimited paid time off plus a $2,000 annual vacation bonus.
• Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• $5,250 annually for professional development and educational assistance.
• Home office and TV stipends.

Required Skills