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.

Overview: We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineer to join our Consumer Applications team through Fandango at Home, focusing on the development and optimization of SmartTV applications. The ideal candidate has a strong background in JavaScript and HTML5, with specific experience building and maintaining TV apps across major SmartTV platforms (e.g., Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Vizio, etc.). This is a high-impact role responsible for building performant, scalable, and user-centric applications that reach millions of users. You’ll work closely with cross-functional partners in design, product, and platform engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain SmartTV applications using JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS.
• Implement responsive, high-performance UIs optimized for various living room device constraints.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA to ship new features and improve user experience.
• Ensure cross-platform compatibility and performance tuning across SmartTV ecosystems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior developers.
• Participate in architectural discussions and help shape the direction of SmartTV development.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve technical issues across the app stack.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of team workflows, tools, and standards.

• 1+ years of experience in front-end development, with at least 2+ years in SmartTV app development.
• Deep expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Familiarity with device constraints and optimization techniques for performance and memory.
• Experience working with video playback technologies, DRM, and streaming formats (HLS, DASH) is a strong plus.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, particularly in embedded or non-standard browser environments.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile development practices.
• BS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience. Preferred: Experience integrating analytics, A/B testing, or remote configuration tools.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and internationalization.
• Previous work with platforms like Roku, Fire TV, or Android TV is a bonus.
• Previous work with LightningJS

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-Versant worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence. #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.