Senior Fullstack Engineer

Genies is culture’s leading avatar technology company empowering humans to create their own avatar experiences. To-date, Genies has been widely adopted by cultural tastemakers and has partnerships with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group as their rosters’ “official avatar.” Genies has recently launched its consumer arm via its Developer Kit which allows developers to create interoperable avatar experiences for mobile and hardware AR. Their first avatar experience, Silver Studio, allows users to design and exchange digital fashion. Genies has raised $250M from investors such as Silver Lake, BOND, NEA, and Bob Iger, valuing the company at $1 billion.

Seated in either our Los Angeles based headquarters or San Mateo office, Genies is looking for a contract Senior Fullstack Engineer. The ideal candidate would work well in teams, be comfortable working on a variety of software systems and wearing multiple hats, thrive in complex and ambiguous technology areas that involve the latest technologies that will define. You'll work cross-functionally with our product team as we scale our products and platform, and introduce solutions that will deliver a world-class, one-of-a-kind consumer experience. 

What You’ll be Doing: 

• Building web systems which connect our users and customers with our core technologies such as AI driven Smart Avatars, Game development systems, Art authoring systems
• Helping to expand accessibility of our web architecture to non-fullstack engineers.
• Develop a strong understanding of relevant product area, codebase, and/or systems
• Demonstrate proficiency in programming and software engineering across the full-stack
• Produce high-quality code with good test coverage, using modern abstractions and frameworks 
• Drive a high standard for software maintainability, quality, resiliency, and performance

What You Should Have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience 
• Solid CS fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, programming languages, and understanding of modern web applications
• Experience in developing websites and creating web pages with React, JavaScript ES6+ and Node
• Working knowledge of web technologies (such as HTTP, HTML/DOM, JavaScript, CSS)
• Experience with one or more backend programming languages or frameworks, including but not limited to: Python, Go, Ruby, etc.
• Familiarity with Git and Github or similar framework for version control 
• Experience and understanding around concepts like Web Services and REST APIs preferred
• Working knowledge of web technologies (such as HTTP, HTML/DOM, CSS) is preferred but not required
• Understanding of Cloud infrastructures such as Amazon Web Services preferred
• Awareness of Agile methodologies and Scrum preferred
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Sense of urgency and accountability

What You Should Have:

• 8+ years of work experience
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Solid knowledge and skills with programming language JavaScript
• Good foundation in data structures and algorithms
• Familiarity with Git and Github for version control
• A strong background in software engineering and computer science fundamentals

How Genies will support you

Genies is a well-funded, growing start-up that cares deeply about each of our employees' growth and success. Our roles and their responsibilities are created with a breadth of scope that introduces each employee to exciting new challenges and opportunities that a growing start-up encounters. The actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including: professional background, training, transferable skills, work experience, education, location, business and product needs, and market demand. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time employees may also be eligible for equity compensation, in addition to a robust health, wellness, and benefits package. 

Starting Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000 if annualized (6 month contract)

Preferred Primary Location: Commuting distance to San Mateo or Los Angeles. This is a hybrid position that requires a minimum in office 2 days a week 

Here's why you'll love working at Genies:

• You'll work with a team that you’ll be able to learn from and grow with, including support for your own professional development
• You'll be at the helm of your own career, shaping it with your own innovative contributions to a nascent team and product with flexible hours and a work from home policy
• You'll enjoy the culture and perks of a startup, with the stability of being well funded
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (Anthem + Kaiser Options Available), Dental and Vision Insurance
• Competitive salaries for all full time employees
• Unlimited paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays, in addition to paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave for full-time employees
• Health & wellness support through programs such as monthly wellness reimbursement

Genies is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value diversity, inclusion, and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.