Senior Software Engineer, Platform & Infrastructure at Tubi

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Streaming Media, Entertainment, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

5+ Years experience in IaC with a Cloud Provider (AWS)
3+ Years of experience with production Kubernetes Clusters
Hands-on experience managing Kubernetes in production environments
Strong understanding of service mesh technologies (Istio, Envoy, or similar)
Expertise in CI/CD workflows and tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins
Solid foundation in Linux, networking, and containerization
Strong technical writing skills—able to produce clear, structured documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong problem-solving skills, with proven experience in high-pressure incident response
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a mindset for driving engineering efficiency and quality

Responsibilities

Kubernetes Operations: Manage and scale multi-cluster Kubernetes deployments, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability
Traffic Management: Design and implement traffic strategies (e.g., canary releases, blue/green deployments, A/B testing, gradual rollouts) using Istio/Envoy or similar service mesh technologies
Release Engineering: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments and rollbacks, and improve release efficiency and reliability
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use Terraform and other IaC tools to provision and manage cloud infrastructure, ensuring consistency and auditability
Observability & Incident Response: Establish monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions; troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly to maintain system stability
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Write and maintain clear technical documentation (system architecture, release processes, traffic policies, runbooks, best practices) to enable effective onboarding and collaboration
Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with developers, SREs, and platform teams to design scalable release and traffic strategies, and drive adoption of engineering best practices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

KubernetesIstioEnvoyTerraformCI/CDService MeshInfrastructure as CodeCanary ReleasesBlue Green DeploymentsA/B Testing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for this Senior Software Engineer role?

Candidates need 5+ years experience in IaC with a Cloud Provider like AWS, 3+ years with production Kubernetes clusters, hands-on Kubernetes management in production, strong understanding of service mesh technologies like Istio or Envoy, and expertise in CI/CD tools such as ArgoCD, FluxCD, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.

Is this position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team culture or work environment look like at Tubi?

The Infrastructure team builds and operates core platforms for reliable, scalable, developer-friendly systems, with a collaborative environment involving cross-functional partnerships with developers, SREs, and platform teams to drive scalable solutions and engineering best practices.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate will have hands-on production experience with Kubernetes, service meshes like Istio/Envoy, IaC tools like Terraform on AWS, and CI/CD pipelines, along with skills in Linux, networking, containers, observability, and clear technical documentation.

Tubi

Free ad-supported movie and TV streaming

About Tubi

Tubi provides a free streaming service that allows users to watch a large selection of movies and TV shows without any subscription fees. The platform operates on an ad-supported model, meaning that while users can access content for free, they will see advertisements during their viewing. This approach makes Tubi appealing to individuals who are looking for quality entertainment without the costs associated with services like Netflix or Hulu. Tubi primarily targets a diverse audience, including budget-conscious consumers and those who prefer streaming over traditional cable TV. Currently, Tubi operates in the United States and is working on meeting GDPR requirements to expand into European markets. The company's goal is to offer accessible entertainment while generating revenue through advertising partnerships.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$73MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Compensation - Every employee is paid a competitive & equitable salary.

Benefits - We offer generous coverage for health, dental, vision, and more for you and your dependents.

Parental Leave Program - We are proud to support growing families of all shapes and sizes and types. We welcome each new addition with generous paid time off to bond with your new addition.

Wellness - Tubi cares about your well being inside and out. That’s why we offer multiple coverage options for mental and physical well being for you and your family as well as a fitness stipend.

Tuition Reimbursement Program - Your professional growth and development are important to Tubi and we’re here to support you.

401(k) Match - Investing in your future is important to us. From our highly-rated retirement savings matches to financial advisors and planning services, we offer many resources to help keep you financially fit.

Risks

'Scenes' may struggle to differentiate from TikTok and Instagram Reels.

UK expansion faces regulatory and competitive challenges from local streaming services.

Past perceptions of Tubi as a 'scam' may hinder brand trust and growth.

Differentiation

Tubi offers a vast library of free, ad-supported content, unlike subscription services.

The 'Scenes' feature provides TikTok-style clips to enhance content discovery.

Tubi's partnerships with creators like Issa Rae boost its appeal to diverse audiences.

Upsides

Growing interest in ad-supported streaming boosts Tubi's user base and ad revenue.

The 'Scenes' feature aligns with the trend of short-form video consumption.

Tubi's potential European expansion opens new markets and revenue streams.

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