Join arenaflex as a Distributed Systems Engineer – Data Platform

Are you passionate about building world-class distributed systems that power entertainment experiences for millions of people globally? Do you thrive in challenging environments where you can architect solutions that scale toPetabyte-scale data workloads? If so, arenaflex invites you to join our dynamic Data Platform engineering team as we continue to revolutionize how the world experiences entertainment.

About arenaflex

At arenaflex, we are dedicated to engaging the world and continually enhancing how entertainment is envisioned, created, and delivered to a global audience. We currently stream content in over 30 languages across 190 countries, serving over 220 million paid subscribers, and we're expanding into new forms of entertainment like gaming. Our mission is to become the most popular and ubiquitous destination for internet entertainment worldwide.

The data infrastructure teams at arenaflex enable us to leverage data to bring joy to our members in countless ways. We provide unified data platforms and tools for various business functions at arenaflex, so they can utilize our data to make critical, data-driven decisions. We do all the heavy lifting to make it easy for our colleagues to work with data efficiently, securely, and competently. We strive to set the standard in building a high-quality data infrastructure, as arenaflex leads the way in entertainment technology.

The Opportunity

We are searching for Distributed Systems Engineers to help grow and enhance our infrastructure as we pursue our ambitious goal of reaching 500 million subscribers globally. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that brings new perspectives as we tackle the next set of challenges. Moreover, we welcome remote candidates throughout the United States. We value what you can do, from anywhere in the U.S.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work on business-critical systems that power one of the world's leading entertainment platforms. You'll collaborate with talented engineers, product managers, and technical program managers across teams to solve fascinating problems at unprecedented scale.

Focus Areas in Data Platform Teams

Database Access Platform

The Database Access Platform team builds and operates a flexible query entry point that facilitates data abstractions to work at sub-millisecond latencies while allowing arenaflex microservices to more efficiently store, consume, and manage their data. This team holds significant responsibility in enabling arenaflex microservices to meet their constantly growing and evolving data needs.

This team is passionate about distributed data systems technology. We are active in the open-source community and believe in working on what we own. We are a small team responsible for business-critical systems and are committed to a culture of feedback and engineering excellence.

Data Platform Infrastructure

The Data Platform Infrastructure team acts as a platform for our internal data platforms. Our shared system and tooling enable arenaflex to quickly iterate on providing cutting-edge data and analytics systems to the rest of the organization without building customized platforms for each new system. To achieve this, we create high-impact infrastructure, control, and deployment systems that are fine-tuned for the needs of running our data systems at scale. Notably, many of our tools and systems are written in Python, making this an excellent team to consider if you enjoy working in various languages.

Big Data Compute

Responsible for providing the cloud-native platform for distributed data processing at arenaflex. This team is crucial to batch data processing in the Data Platform. It offers support for Spark, to ETL data into the Petabyte-scale data warehouse and access that data using Spark and Presto/Trino. It also provides sub-second latency for a specific class of queries using Druid. We are looking for exceptional talent with experience in Spark, Presto/Trino, Druid, Iceberg, and distributed database systems in general.

Jobs in this team involve solving very interesting and challenging problems of working with data at scale, building features and performance improvements, and working closely with open-source communities to shape the initiatives and make contributions.

Big Data Orchestration

Offers the platform for designing, orchestrating, and executing big data jobs and workflows in a self-serve manner. These platforms include critical services that have all ETL and ML workloads running on Big Data Systems at arenaflex. These fully distributed systems are constantly evolving for arenaflex scale with state-of-the-art technology. We are moving towards event-driven and smart orchestration which would require minimal user input/intervention.

What You'll Love About This Role

This would be a truly amazing job if you enjoy:

Addressing real business needs at massive scale by applying your programming and analytical problem-solving skills

Architecting and building a robust, scalable, and highly available distributed infrastructure

Driving cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with engineers, product managers, and TPMs across teams

Sharing our experiences with the open-source communities and contributing to arenaflex OSS

Working with cutting-edge technologies in distributed systems, data processing, and cloud infrastructure

Being part of a team that values innovation, creativity, and technical excellence

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain distributed systems that power arenaflex's data infrastructure

Build scalable and fault-tolerant data processing pipelines handling Petabyte-scale workloads

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions

Optimize system performance and ensure high availability across global deployments

Participate in on-call rotation to support mission-critical production systems

Contribute to open-source projects and engage with the broader technical community

Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning

Document technical designs and share knowledge across the organization

Basic Qualifications

2+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems features or applications

Proficiency in the design and development of RESTful web services

Experience building and operating scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems

Strong proficiency in Java or other object-oriented programming languages

Comfort with multi-threading and concurrent programming challenges

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex distributed system issues

Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with big data technologies such as Spark, Presto, Trino, or Druid

Knowledge of distributed databases and data storage systems

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes

Understanding of data pipeline orchestration tools

Contributions to open-source projects

Experience with microservices architecture patterns

Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field

Skills and Competencies

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of distributed systems principles, data structures, and algorithms

Programming Skills: Strong coding abilities in Java, Python, or similar languages

System Design: Ability to architect scalable, available, and fault-tolerant systems

Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset to tackle complex technical challenges

Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams

Communication: Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Adaptability: Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and paradigms

Career Growth and Learning Opportunities

At arenaflex, we invest in your professional development. As part of our team, you'll have:

Access to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to work with industry-leading tools

Mentorship from senior engineers and technical leaders

Opportunities to contribute to open-source projects and present at conferences

Career progression paths into senior technical roles or engineering leadership positions

Continuous learning through internal tech talks, workshops, and training programs

Exposure to various aspects of our data infrastructure and platform engineering

Work Environment and Culture

arenaflex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds make us stronger. Our culture emphasizes:

Freedom and responsibility – we trust you to do your best work

Innovation and experimentation – failure is seen as a learning opportunity

Collaboration and transparency – we work together to achieve extraordinary results

Work-life balance – we support your well-being and personal growth

Inclusive practices – everyone belongs and has a voice

Our remote-first approach means you can work from anywhere in the United States while still being deeply connected to our team and culture. We provide the tools and resources you need to succeed in a distributed work environment.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:

Competitive salary: $28/hour (entry-level rate, with opportunities for growth)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Unlimited PTO policy

Parental leave

Professional development budget

Home office stipend for remote workers

Wellness programs

Location

This position is open to remote candidates throughout the United States, including Alabama and all other states. We value what you can do, from anywhere in the U.S.

Join Our Team

If you're ready to take on exciting challenges, work with brilliant colleagues, and help shape the future of entertainment technology, we encourage you to apply for this position. At arenaflex, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while growing your career in one of the most innovative companies in the world.

We are excited to review your application and learn how you can contribute to our mission of entertaining the world. Apply now to join our team of passionate engineers building the next generation of data infrastructure!

Experienced Distributed Systems Engineer (L4) – Data Platform Engineering | Build Scalable Cloud Infrastructure at arenaflex