Senior Software Engineer — Helix Platform

Job overview

The Senior Software Engineer — Helix Platform role is remote, based in Los Angeles or New York City. Compensation is not specified. The engineer supports the Helix Platform team, which builds reusable infrastructure, patterns, and tooling for Helix services. The role builds and operates foundational services and shared platform capabilities that help teams deliver reliable, scalable software. It contributes through backend engineering, API and data design, production operations, developer tooling, quality improvements, and technical mentorship.

What you'll do

• Build and operate core Helix services and shared platform capabilities
• design gRPC and REST APIs
• develop PostgreSQL schemas, migrations, JSONB models, and performance improvements
• deploy and operate services on AWS EKS
• publish and consume Kafka events
• improve Helm templates, CI/CD workflows, service scaffolding, and configuration standards
• strengthen testing, code quality, observability, and operational practices
• mentor engineers and lead technical discussions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior software engineer

helix platform

remote

go

grpc

rest apis

postgresql

kubernetes

aws eks

kafka

los angeles or new york city

whip media

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes a competitive health plan and wellbeing resources, including mental and physical health resources.

Why this role

The role focuses on shared platform foundations for Helix and includes production ownership, reusable service patterns, and mentoring.

About the employer

Whip Networks, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers. Sector: 51.