Join Our Data Engineering Team at arenaflex

At arenaflex, we are dedicated to engaging audiences worldwide and continuously innovating how entertainment is envisioned, created, and delivered to a global audience. Our streaming platform currently delivers content in over 30 languages across 190 countries, serving more than 220 million paid subscribers, and we are expanding into exciting new entertainment formats like gaming. As we pursue our ambitious goal of reaching 500 million people globally, we need talented engineers to help us build the most advanced data infrastructure in the entertainment industry.

Our data systems teams at arenaflex empower us to leverage data in transformative ways to bring joy to our members across every touchpoint. We provide unified data platforms and tools for various business functions, enabling them to make critical, data-driven decisions with confidence. We do the heavy lifting to make it easy for our colleagues to work with data efficiently, securely, and reliably. Our mission is to set the industry standard for building elite data infrastructure as arenaflex leads the way as the most popular and ubiquitous destination for global streaming entertainment.

We are searching for passionate distributed systems engineers to help grow and improve our infrastructure as we pursue this aggressive global goal. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that brings new perspectives as we tackle the next set of challenges. Most importantly, we welcome remote candidates from anywhere in the United States. We value what you can do, from anywhere.

Focus Areas Within Our Data Infrastructure Teams

Database Access Platform

The Database Access Platform team builds and operates a flexible query gateway that works with data abstractions to perform at sub-millisecond latencies while allowing arenaflex microservices to more efficiently store, consume, and manage their data. This team holds significant responsibility in enabling arenaflex microservices to meet their ever-growing and evolving data needs.

Our ideal candidates are passionate about distributed data systems technology. We are active in the open-source community and believe in maintaining and improving what we build. We are a small team responsible for business-critical systems, and we are deeply committed to a culture of feedback and engineering excellence.

Data Platform Engineering

The Data Platform Engineering team acts as a platform for our internal data platforms. Our shared system and tooling enable arenaflex to rapidly advance in providing cutting-edge data and analytics systems to the rest of the organization without building custom infrastructure for each new system. To accomplish this, we create high-impact infrastructure, control, and orchestration systems customized for the needs of running our data systems at scale. Notably, many of our tools and systems are written in Python, making this an excellent team to consider if you enjoy working in multiple programming languages.

Big Data Processing

Responsible for providing the cloud-native platform for distributed data processing at arenaflex, this team is critical to batch data processing in our Data Platform. It supports Flash (Spark) to ETL data into our petabyte-scale data warehouse and provides access to that data using Flash and Voila/TrinoDB. The team also delivers sub-second latency for specific classes of queries using Druid. We are searching for exceptional talent with experience in Spark, Presto/Trino, Druid, Iceberg, and distributed database systems overall.

Roles in this team involve tackling fascinating and challenging problems of working with data at scale, building features and performance improvements, and working closely with open-source communities to shape initiatives and make meaningful contributions.

Big Data Orchestration

This team offers the platform for scheduling, coordinating, and executing big data jobs and workflows in a self-serve manner. These platforms include critical services that run all ETL and machine learning jobs on Big Data Systems at arenaflex. These fully distributed systems are constantly evolving for arenaflex scale with cutting-edge technology. We are moving towards event-driven and intelligent deployment, which will require minimal user input and intervention.

What Makes This Role Extraordinary

Solving real business needs at massive scale by applying your programming and analytical problem-solving skills.

Architecting and building a robust, scalable, and highly available distributed infrastructure.

Driving cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with engineers, product managers, and technical program managers across teams.

Sharing our experiences with open-source communities and contributing to arenaflex OSS projects.

Working with cutting-edge technologies including Spark, Python, Java, Druid, Trino, and Iceberg.

Being part of a culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

About You

We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for working with distributed systems at scale. The ideal candidate will have:

2+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems features or applications.

Proficiency in RESTful API design and development for web services.

Experience building and operating scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems.

Strong programming skills in Java or other object-oriented programming languages.

Comfort with multi-threading and concurrent programming challenges.

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure.

Familiarity with data processing frameworks like Spark, Flink, or similar technologies.

Knowledge of database systems including both SQL and NoSQL databases.

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies.

Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and modern data lake architectures.

Contributions to open-source projects or involvement in technical communities.

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Understanding of CI/CD practices and infrastructure as code.

Career Growth and Learning Opportunities

At arenaflex, we invest heavily in your professional development. As part of our data infrastructure team, you will have access to:

Technical Leadership Paths: Grow into principal engineer or technical fellow roles where you can influence technical strategy across the organization.

Mentorship Programs: Learn from industry veterans who have built world-class distributed systems.

Conference Attendance: Participate in industry conferences, workshops, and technical summits.

Training Budget: Access to online learning platforms, certifications, and professional development courses.

Internal Mobility: Opportunities to explore different teams and roles as your career evolves.

Open Source Engagement: Active participation in and leadership of open-source projects.

Work Environment and Culture

arenaflex is more than just a workplace – we are a community of passionate technologists who believe in the power of data to transform entertainment. Our culture is built on:

Freedom and Responsibility: We trust you to do your best work and make meaningful decisions.

Inclusivity and Diversity: We actively seek diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone belongs.

Innovation First: We encourage experimentation and learning from both successes and failures.

Work-Life Balance: We support flexible schedules and remote work to help you thrive professionally and personally.

Collaboration Over Silos: We break down barriers between teams to solve complex problems together.

As a remote team member, you will have the flexibility to work from any location in the United States while staying connected with your team through modern collaboration tools and regular virtual meetings.

Compensation and Benefits

At arenaflex, we believe in rewarding top talent with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits:

Competitive Salary: We offer industry-leading salaries that reflect your skills and experience.

Stock Options: As a technology company, arenaflex grants stock options allowing you to participate in the company's success.

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Full coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.

Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, personal days, and sick leave to support work-life balance.

Parental Leave: Industry-leading parental leave policies to support newly growing families.

Employee Assistance Programs: Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.

Flexible Working Arrangements: Remote work options and flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.

401(k) Retirement Plan: Company matching to help you save for the future.

Wellness Programs: Gym benefits, wellness initiatives, and resources to keep you healthy.

Learning and Development: Investment in your growth through training programs and education reimbursement.

Team Events: Regular activities and events to build connections and foster community.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about building scalable distributed systems, working with massive datasets, and solving complex engineering challenges, we want to hear from you. Join arenaflex and help us revolutionize how entertainment is delivered to audiences around the world.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to work on problems at an unprecedented scale, with colleagues who are equally passionate about data engineering excellence. Whether you are based in New York, San Francisco, or working from your home office, we welcome your application.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and become part of the team that is transforming global entertainment!

Senior Distributed Systems Engineer – Data Infrastructure & Cloud Platform Development