Filmhub

Product Engineer (Senior and Lead)

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Entertainment, Software Development, Film & TV DistributionIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: Not specified

Filmhub is a global, all rights, film & TV distributor. Leveraging decades of industry expertise and a legacy of billions of dollars in global box office, we distribute unlimited opportunity to the storytellers, creatives, and makers who drive our industry. Filmhub was founded by world-renowned composer and producer Klaus Badelt (Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator) and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Alan d’Escragnolle (Square, Intuit) and funded by the top investors in tech & entertainment including a16z & 8VC. Pairing a global network of strategic relationships with cutting-edge technology, we represent the industry’s leaders, from producers of global blockbusters to Oscar legends, festival darlings, cinema auteurs, and indie heroes.

What's the Opportunity?

  • You will be a product engineer, solving real customer problems through a smart and efficient application of your technical knowledge and tools.
  • You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary product team, building both backend and frontend systems and working closely with design, product management, and data engineering.
  • The company is building the first platform to take the whole film distribution online.
  • Opportunities include building movie listings, marketplace, search, digital video workflows, and machine learning.

What Will I Be Doing?

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance for the Product Engineering team.
  • Guide and mentor team members in technical aspects.
  • Make decisions on the technology stack, frameworks, and overall system structure.
  • Ensure that the software architecture aligns with the business requirements.
  • Work in a cross-functional team with design, product, operations, and engineering.
  • Ship a change to production on your first day and a feature in your first week.
  • Be involved in the full software lifecycle, including technical design meetings, providing feedback, collaborating with other engineers, and deploying to production.
  • Write full-stack TypeScript code for our web app with React and NextJS.
  • Enjoy writing both frontend and API code alongside each other with automatic code splitting.

Requirements

  • Not specified

Responsibilities

  • Not specified

Developer Experience

  • First at Filmhub: Embracing cutting-edge frameworks and tools.
  • Frequent shipping and fast deployments.
  • Full ownership of built features from beginning to end.
  • New team members deploy their first feature within their first few days.

Skills

Technical leadership
Backend development
Frontend development
System architecture
Team mentoring
Cross-functional collaboration
Full software lifecycle
Decision-making on technology stack
Machine learning
Digital video workflows
Search
Marketplace
Movie listings

Filmhub

Global film and TV distribution services

About Filmhub

Filmhub operates as a film and TV distribution company with a global presence. It connects content creators with a variety of distribution channels, including theatrical releases, digital streaming platforms, broadcast networks, Pay TV, and physical media. The company works closely with thousands of producers and distribution partners to facilitate the distribution process, allowing creators to reach a broader audience. Filmhub generates revenue through distribution fees and partnerships with significant media and entertainment investors, distinguishing itself by its extensive network and focus on supporting content creators in navigating the distribution landscape.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$7.1MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Financial Services, EntertainmentIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Emerging distribution platforms may dilute Filmhub's market share.
Major studios' direct-to-consumer services could reduce demand for Filmhub.
Content creators opting for self-distribution may bypass Filmhub's traditional channels.

Differentiation

Filmhub offers a tech-driven B2B marketplace for film creators and exhibitors.
The platform automates film distribution with smart data layers for discovery and payments.
Founded by Klaus Badelt and Alan d’Escragnolle, Filmhub has global distribution partnerships.

Upsides

Increased demand for niche content boosts Filmhub's catalog and filmmaker attraction.
AVOD platforms provide new revenue streams for Filmhub through digital video content.
Direct-to-consumer streaming trends push broadcasters to partner with Filmhub for reach.

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