Senior Software Engineer, Golang (Commerce)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Fox Tech, we stand as a beacon of innovation, crafting world-class, large scale digital products that redefine the entertainment experience. We're on the lookout for visionary individuals to join our pioneering team, tasked with shaping the future of streaming products. Now is your chance to be part of creating and delivering extraordinary digital experiences spanning Sports and Entertainment.

As a key member of our team, you'll drive innovation and significantly contribute to our mission of pioneering the next generation of streaming products. Your opportunity to create unparalleled fan experiences for these iconic sports events is here. Our current advanced digital solutions, accessed by millions across web, mobile, and living room devices, signify just the start of our ambitious journey.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Software Engineer within our commerce team, responsible for the core components of our direct-to-consumer products, your primary focus will revolve around managing and enhancing critical systems including payment, tax, and subscription platforms. Collaborate extensively with stakeholders across our business domains, ensuring the development of top-tier payment solutions. Stay at the forefront of payment technology trends to optimize subscriber experiences and potentially increase subscription rates. Your role is pivotal in crafting highly efficient, quality code while exceeding non-functional requirements to deliver exceptional user experiences.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

• You’ll be part of the engineering team responsible for the heart and soul of our direct-to-consumer products, our commerce team

• You’ll be responsible for our payment system, tax systems, customer subscription systems and more

• Partner with our different stakeholders across our businesses to ensure that we are building class-leading payment solutions

• Staying abreast of trends in the payment technology industry to ensure we are taking advantage of any technologies which would enhance the experience of our subscribers and potentially drive more subscriptions

• Writing highly efficient and high-quality code with proper code coverage and automation testing

• Ensure that our non-functional requirements are class-leading and that we are exceeding expectations as we deliver them

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Golang experience.  We are almost exclusively Golang so you should be proficient in Golang or similar languages (Rust, etc).  We are looking for someone who can confidently step in and contribute from day 1

• Deep experience working with external APIs/partners.  A large part of your job will be integrating with partners both internally and externally.  You should be confident in your ability to establish and maintain data contracts and ensure forwards and backwards compatibility

• Understanding of commerce technology in general.  You should have some exposure to industry leaders like Stripe, Adyen, Braintree and understand how the general commerce ecosystem works

• Innovative Mindset: A passion for exploring new technologies and frameworks to improve product performance and elevate user experience

• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work effectively within a team, contributing ideas and solutions while valuing collective success. You understand that not all businesses are the same but you can find ways to make the commerce experience amazing across all of FOX’s businesses

• Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to evolving technologies and embrace learning opportunities to drive continuous improvement. You embrace the fast-changing nature of the financial technology industry and look forward to making payments and micropayments painless for all of our users

• FOX Tech is a globally distributed team; You’ll need to be open to attending occasional meetings and/or trouble shooting sessions outside your normal work hours

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Experience working on streaming applications, particularly those which carry high-scale events

• E-commerce experience.  Bonus points if you’ve dealt with high-availability events on those platforms (ex. black friday sales)

• Integrated commerce.  If you’ve started exploring or been working on commerce integrated into a video streaming experience, we’d love to hear about it

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Learn more about Fox Tech at https://tech.fox.com 

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $121,500.00-165,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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