Sr Software Engineer (Skywalker Sound)

Job Description

The Skywalker Sound Development Group is looking for a Senior 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 Senior 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, databases, 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 position requires someone to be located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

This position is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work onsite at Skywalker Ranch and occasionally from home.

What You'Ll Do

Lead the software development lifecycle (design, implementation, testing, maintenance) for media pipeline components and modules

Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence

Drive the technical roadmap and architectural decisions for major components of the media pipeline

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

Diagnose and resolve complex performance and scalability issues in a cloud-native environment

Manage multiple projects in parallel while maintaining high-quality code and attention to detail

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

Proactively identify and address areas for improved efficiency and product quality

Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into technical specifications

Work closely 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.

Master’s degree is preferred.

5+ years of prior experience with designing and implementing audio and video post-production workflows

Proficiency with Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, and Python

Solid experience with build systems such as Docker, Makefile, CMake, and Taskfile

Mastery of full stack development and secure programming

Strong knowledge of CI and test automation tools (Go Test, Google Test, PyTest)

Exceptional understanding of Kubernetes

Expert knowledge in object-oriented programming and design patterns

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

Strong familiarity with open-source and cloud-based workflows, including message brokers and serverless technologies

API architecture expertise with REST and gRPC

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