Full Stack Software Engineer III

Job Title: Full Stack Software Engineer III  
Location: Remote - PST preferred
Duration: 9 months
 
Job Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer with a strong frontend focus to join our Media team, working closely with Horizon TV and Horizon Media Player.
• The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in React JS and a server-side language (e.g., PHP, Java, Go, C/C++), with experience building responsive, high-quality user interfaces backed by robust services.
• Candidates with video/media background are strongly preferred.
• The candidate will work closely with senior engineers and designers to deliver polished media experiences.

 
Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop frontend features and full stack systems using React JS and server-side languages (e.g., PHP, Java, Go, C/C++)
• Build responsive, performant user interfaces for media-related applications
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to translate requirements into polished UI experiences
• Debug complex full stack systems to identify and fix issues impacting user experience and performance
• Implement best practices for frontend architecture, code quality, and maintainability
• Develop and maintain component libraries and shared UI patterns
• Communicate technical tradeoffs effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

 
Skills:

• Proficiency in React JS is a must-have
• Strong experience with a server-side language (PHP, Java, Go, C/C++) for backend integration; PHP experience is a plus
• Solid understanding of frontend fundamentals: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design
• Experience building and maintaining complex web applications
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Experience with AI development tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) and an AI-native mindset—using AI to multiply efforts in coding, debugging, and cross-disciplinary work—is a plus.

 
Education/Experience:

• Bachelor''s degree in computer science, software engineering, or relevant field required
• 5+ years of experience in full stack development with a frontend emphasis; video/media domain experience is a plus