**Experienced Full Stack Distributed Systems Engineer – Data Platform at blithequark**

Are you a skilled and ambitious engineer looking to join a dynamic team that's revolutionizing the way people consume entertainment? Do you have a passion for building scalable and reliable distributed systems? If so, we invite you to apply for the Distributed Systems Engineer (L4) - Data Platform role at blithequark. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading entertainment company that's changing the way people watch movies and TV shows. With over 220 million paid subscribers in 190 countries, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology to deliver a seamless viewing experience. Our data platform teams play a critical role in empowering our business capabilities with data-driven insights, and we're looking for talented engineers to join our ranks. **The Data Platform Team** Our data platform teams are responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that powers our business. We're a small, agile team that's passionate about designing and developing scalable, secure, and reliable systems that meet the evolving needs of our business. We're committed to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. **Focus Areas** We have several focus areas within our data platform team, including: * **Database Access Stage**: Our team builds and maintains an adaptable query gateway that enables microservices to store, consume, and manage their data at sub-millisecond latencies. We're passionate about distributed systems technology and are active contributors to the open source community. * **Data Stage Foundation**: Our team provides a platform for our own data platforms, enabling us to rapidly develop and deploy cutting-edge data and analytics frameworks without building custom platforms for each new framework. We're a high-impact team that's responsible for building and maintaining the foundation of our data platform. * **Big Data Figure**: We're responsible for providing the cloud-native platform for distributed data processing at blithequark. Our team is key to batch data processing in Data Stage and offers support for Flash, ETL, and Druid. We're looking for exceptional talent with experience in Flash, Presto/Trino, Druid, and distributed database frameworks. * **Big Data Organization**: Our team offers the platform for scheduling, coordinating, and executing big data jobs and workflows in a self-serve manner. These platforms include basic services that have all ETL and ML responsibilities running on Big Data Frameworks at blithequark. We're moving towards event-driven and intelligent coordination, which would require minimal client input/intervention. **What You'll Do** As a Distributed Systems Engineer (L4) - Data Platform at blithequark, you'll have the opportunity to: * Tackle real business needs at large scale by applying your programming and logical thinking skills. * Architect and build a strong, flexible, and highly accessible distributed foundation. * Drive cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with engineers, product managers, and TPMs across teams. * Share your experiences with the open source community and contribute to Netflix OSS. **What We're Looking For** We're looking for talented engineers with: * 2+ years of experience in building large-scale distributed systems features or applications. * Strong skills in designing and developing soothing web services. * Experience in building and operating versatile, issue-lenient, distributed systems. * Knowledge of Java or other object-oriented programming languages. * Comfort with multi-threading and distributed systems. * A BS in Computer Science or a related field. **What We Offer** As a Distributed Systems Engineer (L4) - Data Platform at blithequark, you'll enjoy: * A competitive salary of $27/hour. * A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off. * Opportunities for career growth and professional development. * A dynamic and collaborative work environment. * The chance to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of our data platform. **How to Apply** If you're a motivated and talented engineer who's passionate about building scalable and reliable distributed systems, we invite you to apply for the Distributed Systems Engineer (L4) - Data Platform role at blithequark. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you're the ideal candidate for this role. **Work Environment and Company Culture** At blithequark, we're committed to creating a work environment that's inclusive, diverse, and supportive of our employees' well-being. We believe that a happy and healthy workforce is essential to our success, and we offer a range of benefits and programs to support our employees' physical and mental health. Our company culture is built on a foundation of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. **Compensation, Perks, and Benefits** We offer a competitive salary of $27/hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes: * Health insurance * Retirement savings * Paid time off * Flexible work arrangements * Professional development opportunities * Access to cutting-edge technology and tools * A dynamic and collaborative work environment **Conclusion** If you're a talented engineer who's passionate about building scalable and reliable distributed systems, we invite you to apply for the Distributed Systems Engineer (L4) - Data Platform role at blithequark. We're committed to creating a work environment that's inclusive, diverse, and supportive of our employees' well-being, and we offer a range of benefits and programs to support our employees' physical and mental health. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment that's revolutionizing the way people consume entertainment. Apply for this job