Senior Platform Engineer

Whip Media is the leading SaaS platform transforming how the world’s largest media and entertainment companies manage, distribute, and monetize content across the global streaming supply chain. Our flagship product, Helix, is an AI-native platform built to radically optimize content operations—empowering data-driven decisions that maximize revenue, streamline distribution, and scale profitable strategies. Trusted by top studios, networks, and streaming platforms, we’re redefining the business of content through innovation, collaboration, and a culture that values impact just as much as fun. If you’re ready to shape the future of entertainment at the intersection of media and technology, join us.

Why This Role Matters

Whip Media helps the world’s biggest entertainment brands manage and monetize content. Our two Java-based platforms power most of today’s customer revenue and generate petabytes of real-world data—yet we’re in the middle of an AI-led transformation that will culminate in a brand-new Go-and-React cloud platform. 

As a senior individual contributor, you’ll be the technical spearhead who sharpens what already works while laying the rails for what’s next. Your code, architectural decisions, and deep Java/Spring Boot expertise will directly influence product velocity and reliability.

What You’ll Do

Deep-dive into critical Java/Spring Boot services to map bottlenecks, stability gaps, and “unknown unknowns”.• Launch an AI-powered refactor initiative (GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Windsurf) to attack high-ROI code paths.• Pair with DevOps to increase pipeline speed, observability, and deployment safety.

• Code & Design Ownership – Write production-ready Java/Spring Boot code daily; author ADRs and design docs for high-impact platform components.
• Platform Modernization – Refactor legacy modules, break monoliths into scalable services, and lead the charge toward cloud-native patterns.
• AI-Forward Engineering – Embed Copilot/Codex workflows, intelligent test generation, and data-backed decision-making into day-to-day practice.
• DevOps Partnership – Ensure CI/CD, IaC, and runtime observability keep pace with our ambitions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with Product, QA, and Customer Success to balance innovation with reliability—without line-management duties.
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• 6 + years of professional Java development with deep Spring Boot mastery.
• Track record modernizing large, high-throughput Java systems and introducing new architectures or languages (Go, Node, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tooling and pragmatic adoption at scale.
• Cloud-native DevOps fluency (CI/CD, container orchestration, IaC, observability).
• Ability to translate intricate technical detail into business value and influence without formal authority.

Nice-to-Haves

• Production Go microservices or event-driven architecture experience.
• React/Next.js exposure on customer-facing products.
• Media, entertainment, or data-intensive domain background.
• Success working with distributed teams across time zones.

What We Have to Offer:

Your wellbeing is our priority. We want our Whipsters to feel set up for success at work and at home! We offer a competitive health plan so you can choose the right plan for you and your loved ones! We offer wellbeing bundles to ensure your mental and physical health resources are at your fingertips. Whip’s People Team is committed to your happiness and growth in every aspect of your life! Here are some other perks:

• Competitive Maternity/paternity leave 
• Remote office stipend 
• Flexible PTO
• Referral Bonuses
• Access to FSA plans
• 401K retirement plan
• Monthly mobile reimbursement 

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $150,000 - $190,000 + bonus. Additionally, you will be eligible to participate in our  robust medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefit plans. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/certifications or training.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Whip Media, we are all Whipsters! We strive to create an inclusive, diverse environment where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We value unique perspectives, ideas, authenticity, and welcome, as well as support, points of view which drive your own growth alongside that of the company. 

Whip Media has made a commitment to continue to grow our diverse workplace and partners with organizations that provide us with a range of candidates from diverse backgrounds. We foster a people-centric environment that promotes and evaluates belonging and inclusion and actively strives to bridge any gaps that exist between employee groups.