Software Development Engineer, IMDb API Gateway

IMDb is the world's most popular source for movie, TV, and celebrity content, reaching over 250 million monthly visitors.
$129,300 - $223,600
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
Entertainment

Description For Software Development Engineer, IMDb API Gateway

IMDb, an Amazon company, is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their API-Gateway team. This role focuses on building highly scalable distributed systems that serve millions of users daily. As part of the world's most popular entertainment content platform, you'll work at the intersection of media, technology, and innovation.

The position involves developing and maintaining a federated GraphQL API-Gateway that serves as a unified entry point for various customers. You'll be responsible for solving complex technical challenges in areas including load balancing, horizontal scaling, data partitioning, and distributed systems architecture. The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership opportunities.

Working at IMDb offers the unique advantage of combining the resources and benefits of Amazon with the agility of a smaller, focused team. The team culture emphasizes work-life balance, psychological safety, and diversity while maintaining high standards of technical excellence. You'll collaborate with teams across IMDb and Amazon, including Fire TV and Prime Video, to deliver solutions that impact millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in distributed systems, a passion for scalable architecture, and the ability to mentor others. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on technology that powers one of the internet's most visited entertainment platforms.

Join us to be part of a team that values innovation, operational excellence, and customer obsession while building the future of entertainment content delivery.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, IMDb API Gateway

  • Own key initiatives to develop and enhance next-generation GraphQL API-Gateway architecture
  • Collaborate with IMDb teams, frontend developers, and backend engineers
  • Develop technical vision and roadmap with manager and other engineers
  • Own end-to-end software development lifecycle
  • Monitor and troubleshoot GraphQL API-Gateway infrastructure
  • Champion operational, technical, and process improvements
  • Mentor and guide team members

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, IMDb API Gateway

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Experience with distributed systems and architecture
  • Knowledge of scaling and reliability patterns

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, IMDb API Gateway

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Equity
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Total compensation package

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