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Newform

Digital entertainment studio producing original series

Full Stack Engineer

Full-Time
$100k - $180k/yr+ 0.25%-1% equity + $300 monthly commuter benefit
Mid
New York, NY, USA
HybridThree to four days per week in the office.
Software EngineeringFull-Stack Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience as a software engineer.
  • Experience with large language models, TypeScript, and Next.js.
  • Familiarity with building complex TypeScript/Node.js backends and modern React frontends that handle complex data visualizations.
  • Familiarity with leveraging large language model APIs such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and/or Gemini to build chatbots.
  • Ability to build features end-to-end and ship well-tested, maintainable code.
  • Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and APIs quickly.
  • Entrepreneurial experience and/or a demonstrated history of technical leadership.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of projects from code through infrastructure, including setting up production systems and building and deploying products from scratch.
  • Work autonomously with leadership to define the product roadmap and deploy new features.
  • Work directly with the internal team and clients to build products.
  • Build features across the full stack and address technical challenges wherever they arise.

About the company

What the company does: It creates original scripted series for digital platforms by running an incubator that commissions many short films and selects some to develop into full series, which are co-produced and distributed online. How its product works: short-form films are developed, evaluated for potential as series, then expanded into longer episodes with collaboration from digital-native creators and traditional talent, and distributed via platforms like Vimeo On Demand, Facebook Watch, and TBS. Differentiation: combines an incubator-style development process with cross-platform production and distribution, leveraging both online creators and established media talent, backed by high-profile investors, and then monetizes through online distribution deals. Goal: build a diverse catalog of digital-first scripted content for young audiences and broaden distribution across online platforms.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$18M

Headquarters

Bellflower, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Team Whistle's 50-plus-show slate and creator network keep monetization channels active.
  • DAZN ownership opens global distribution across YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook.
  • Kathy Grace's 2026 Lionsgate move validates New Form's talent pipeline and credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Kathleen Grace joined Lionsgate on March 3, 2026, removing New Form's creative architect.
  • DAZN's sports-first strategy sidelines scripted originals, weakening New Form's original-series identity.
  • If Team Whistle priorities shift, New Form becomes a legacy label with no standalone leverage.

What makes Newform unique

  • New Form built 43 pilots and sold 23 series by Kathleen Grace.
  • Team Whistle pairs creator distribution with 50-plus shows and five billion monthly views.
  • DAZN acquired Team Whistle on February 15, 2023, giving New Form platform reach.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Performance Bonus