About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Entertainment Providers.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

This opening is for a Software Engineer, Content APIs in New York, NY. You'll help build and maintain backend services and GraphQL APIs that power digital content experiences. This is an excellent early-career / entry-level backend engineering role focused on cloud-native development, distributed systems, and modern API design.

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What you’ll do

• Develop, test, and maintain backend services and GraphQL APIs using Golang and Node.js.
• Build new features and iterate on existing microservices with guidance from senior engineers.
• Contribute to content ingestion pipelines and backend systems that support digital products.
• Work with MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and AWS services (including AWS Lambda).
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code; develop unit and integration tests.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps teams.
• Debug production issues and help improve monitoring, CI/CD, and operational reliability.
• Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) and validate any AI-generated code for correctness, security, and performance.

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Who you are / qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• ~2+ years of software engineering experience (internships and relevant projects welcome).
• Experience with at least one of: Golang, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or Python.
• Basic understanding of backend development and REST or GraphQL APIs.
• Familiarity with Git, data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Curious and open to adopting AI-assisted development tools while applying sound engineering judgment.

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Nice-to-have / preferred

• Practical experience with Golang, Node.js, or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with GraphQL, AWS (Lambda, managed services), MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior use of AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, etc.).
• Contributions to open-source projects or notable personal projects.
• Interest in media technology, large-scale content systems, or distributed systems.

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Location & schedule

• Hybrid role based in New York, NY. This position currently requires a minimum of four days per week in the office; the client reserves the right to modify in-office requirements.

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Compensation & benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 - $120,000 (USD).
• Eligible for company-sponsored benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of employee discounts and perks.

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What you’ll gain

• Hands-on experience building backend services for large-scale digital platforms.
• Mentorship and opportunities for technical growth.
• Exposure to cloud-native architectures, GraphQL APIs, distributed systems, and AI-assisted development workflows.
• A collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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