Senior software engineer

Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Senior Roku Software Engineer – Fandango
Fandango is seeking a Senior Roku Software Engineer to join our APEX Video Player team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, building, and maintaining our Roku video playback technologies, including ownership of our Video Player SDK. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with experienced engineers across platforms to deliver reliable, high-quality streaming experiences to millions of users.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a Roku Video Player SDK using BrightScript, SceneGraph,and Roku platform tools
• Lead and contribute to the architecture of a scalable, cross-platform video playback solution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues across the video playback pipeline
• Write clean, performant, and maintainable code following best engineering practices
• Participate in and lead code reviews, providing technical guidance and mentorship
• Partner with QA and operations teams to reproduce, diagnose, and resolve production issues
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support team knowledge sharing and long-term maintainability
• Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in streaming media and playback technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of professional Roku software development experience
• Strong proficiency in BrightScript and SceneGraph
• Hands-on experience implementing DASH and/or HLS streaming on Roku
• Solid understanding of video playback concepts, streaming protocols, and performance optimization
• Experience with web, mobile, or other streaming platforms is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Fully Remote: This role has been designated as fully remote, meaning it is expected to be performed from a non-Versant worksite, typically an employee’s residence.

Occasional travel is required and can range from within the country (typical, various times of the year) to global (not typical but still possible). #LI-remote

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, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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. You can submit your request to [email protected].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.