Software Developer, Back End Remote

Software Developer, Back End

Location:

Santa Monica, CA (Remote) – Remote work is fully supported.

Pay Range: $94,000 – $141,000 USD annually.

Position Summary:

Company 3 offers a full suite of creative services to content creators, including design, animation, graphics, and production services. The Software Developer (Back End) will own complex problems and guide solutions from concept to deployment, working independently on technical projects.

• Develop and maintain Python applications and services.
• Write clean, testable, and well‑documented code.
• Debug and optimize existing systems for performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.

• Advanced Python development experience.
• Expert‑level proficiency with web frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask.
• Strong experience with both synchronous and asynchronous programming patterns.
• Hands‑on experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB.
• Production experience with AWS native services (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SQS, SNS, etc.).
• Experience with distributed task frameworks (Celery or similar).
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Strong testing mindset with experience in unittest and pytest.
• Proficiency with version control (Git).
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Self‑driven with strong ownership mentality and follow‑through.
• Ability to work independently and drive solutions end‑to‑end.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation) is a plus.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, ECS/EKS) is a plus.
• Experience with event‑driven architectures is a plus.
• Familiarity with observability tools (Cloud Watch, Data Dog, etc.) is a plus.

Company 3 and its family of brands provide a full range of creative services for content creators, spanning conceptual design, pre‑visualization, look development, rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics, matte painting, compositing, color grading, post‑production finishing, marketing, trailers, live‑action production, experiences, and more.

Company 3 is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered to show up as their full self. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. If you require assistance completing application materials or need accommodations, please contact our HR representative.

Eligible full‑time employees in the U.S. receive a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits, and paid time off. Part‑time employees working 25 or more hours per week also receive the full benefits package. Eligible part‑time and project hires working less than 25 hours per week receive retirement, select insurance benefits, and health benefits where required by law. For roles in Canada and other territories, local benefits plans, as amended, apply.

Compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws.