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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Backend, Ad Engineering

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fuboTV

fuboTV

201-500 employees

Live TV streaming for sports and news

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$170k - $215kAnnually

+ Equity Plan

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence three times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Datadog
Kubernetes
Java
Docker
Go
Elasticsearch
C/C++
Splunk
Kibana
Requirements
  • Strong Software engineering and communication skills
  • 7+ years of experience delivering production-quality software
  • Expertise in building microservices in Golang, Java, C++ or Similar
  • Familiarity with modern code-deployment toolchains (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Hands-on experience with relational and non-relational databases -- you will be expected to ingest large datasets and make them accessible to others
  • Professional experience using modern log/metric aggregation software (e.g. Datadog, Elasticsearch + Kibana, Splunk)
  • Experience working with external Stakeholders
Responsibilities
  • Build and support our ads engineering infrastructure and services
  • Drive continuous improvements to the reliability, performance, accuracy, and security of services
  • Solve distributed systems engineering and data problems, utilizing the best tools and technologies
  • Build shared libraries, tools, or frameworks that improve engineering solutions
  • Implement unit and integrations tests to maintain confidence in the platform’s stability
  • Identify and execute on opportunities to develop software to help increase efficiency, visibility, and performance of our ad technology
  • Extract and aggregate data from a variety of sources into data warehouses

FuboTV provides a live TV streaming service that allows users to watch a variety of channels, including sports, news, and entertainment, all from a single app. The service operates primarily in the U.S., Canada, Spain, and France, targeting individuals who prefer streaming over traditional cable TV, especially those who have canceled their cable subscriptions. FuboTV functions as a virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (vMVPD), offering multiple live TV channels through internet streaming. Users pay a monthly subscription fee for access to live channels and on-demand content, while the company also earns revenue through advertising. FuboTV distinguishes itself from competitors by focusing on an interactive viewing experience and a strong emphasis on premium content, particularly for sports fans. The company's goal is to create a leading global platform for live TV streaming that enhances how viewers engage with television.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$152.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FuboTV's high viewer engagement and attention metrics indicate strong user satisfaction and potential for sustained growth.
  • Strategic partnerships with regional sports networks like YES and MASN solidify FuboTV's position as a go-to platform for local sports coverage.
  • The company's continuous innovation in ad technology and user experience features, such as AI-generated Instant Headlines, positions it as a leader in the streaming industry.

What critics are saying

  • The antitrust lawsuit against major media companies could lead to prolonged legal battles and financial strain.
  • FuboTV's focus on sports content may limit its appeal to a broader audience, potentially capping subscriber growth.

What makes fuboTV unique

  • FuboTV's sports-first approach sets it apart in the crowded live TV streaming market, appealing specifically to sports enthusiasts.
  • The platform's innovative ad offerings, such as interactive and pause ads, provide unique engagement opportunities for advertisers, unlike traditional TV.
  • FuboTV's integration of AI-generated Instant Headlines enhances the user experience by providing real-time contextual news updates, a feature not commonly found in other streaming services.

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