Senior Software Development Engineer
2 days ago• Seattle, WA
We are rebuilding Tennis Channel's digital experience from the ground up - and we're looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to be a founding member of our new in-house engineering team. You'll play a critical role in designing and building our mobile (iOS and Android), connected TV (Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV), and web platforms to deliver a world-class, personalized fan experience.
This is a hands-on engineering role with ownership of architecture, implementation, and launch. You'll help shape the technology vision and set the foundation for a modern, scalable, and high-performing multi-platform product.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Technical Strategy
- Define the frontend and backend architecture for our mobile, TV, and web apps.
- Evaluate and integrate a CMS that empowers content and merchandising teams.
- Make key decisions around frameworks, hosting, APIs, and app infrastructure.
- Lead the development and launch of brand-new iOS and Android applications.
- Collaborate with designers and product managers to create fast, intuitive user experiences.
- Deliver performant, scalable code for streaming and interactive experiences.
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- Develop architecture diagrams, system documentation, and API specs.
- Establish CI/CD pipelines, automated test infrastructure, and observability practices (monitoring, logging, alerting).
- Ensure high code quality through reviews, testing, and best practices.
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of experience with at least one core programming language
- Experience designing architecture for mobile or full-stack applications, with a focus on scalability and maintainability
- Proven track record of launching consumer-facing apps or services
- Experience leading design discussions, mentoring engineers, or serving as a tech lead
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with streaming video apps or media platforms
- Experience working with CMS systems (e.g., Sanity, Strapi, Contentful)
- Experience building apps for Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV and website
- Passion for sports, media, or building products fans love
About PickleballTV
Pickleballtv (PBTV) is the 24-hour television home of America's fastest growing sport. With coverage of tournaments throughout the year, the network offers 1,000+ hours of live matches from the game's top professionals and biggest stars. PBTV also provides viewers with first-class instruction, exclusive lifestyle programming and studio news content and more.
About Tennis Channel
Tennis Channel is the media home to two twenty-four-hour television networks, a subscription streaming service, online magazine and podcasts dedicated to the sport and its unique lifestyle. The tennis-media hub is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. Tennis Channel is carried nationwide by every one of the top ten pay-TV service providers.
About Sinclair
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.
The base salary compensation range for this role is $210,000 to $240,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.
Client-provided location(s): Seattle, WA
Job ID: sinclair-15110
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-08T20:28:35
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- Fitness Subsidies
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Fertility Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Snacks
- Holiday Events
- Company Outings
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- 401(K)
- Company Equity
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Leadership Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program