DreamWorks Technology - Web Tools Engineer

Company DescriptionDreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together. DreamWorks is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Web Tools development team. The Web Tools development team is responsible for the development, iteration and maintenance of web-based and native applications that offer rich, visual, and intuitive experience for Production Users.If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!Job Description“What would you say you do here?”Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Production on the development ofweb-based and native application front end solutionsEngage with fellow developers through active participation in code reviews, design discussions, demos, proposals, and rapid prototypingDedication to an iterative development process driven by the goal to continuously improve the user experience across all types of production workflowsDevelop clean, maintainable, and documented solutionsCollaborate with backend engineering teams through traces, metrics, and requirements to inform development priorities and to focus performance related developmentDeploy applications regularly adhering to studio standards and best practicesParticipate in requirements gathering to inform design and developmentParticipate in user observation studies to be regularly evaluating how users work and identifying where improvements can be madeFollow standard UX design methodologies throughout the development processProvide technical and architectural guidance to more junior engineers on teamCollaborate with production and team’s project manager to devise and maintain feature roadmaps for studio web applicationsAct as a visual translator for complex Pipeline feature sets and requirementsQualifications"What do I need to have in order to do this job?”3+ years of programming experience in technologies like: HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, Python, Java, QTProficiency in modern front end application features and design goalsExperience with modern frameworks, standards, and technologies used in front end web development (e.g. React, Angular, Vue, etc)Experience implementing automated unit and End-to-End (E2E) testsStrong understanding of responsive design, state management, client-side performance, and REST/WebSocket API integrationAbility to provide technical leadership to other engineers on the teamStrong communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills“What can I offer?”Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldAwareness of UX design principles and best practicesExperience working closely with UX design, product and backend development teamsProduction experience in computer animation, visual effects, or game industryA portfolio of user interface samples that demonstrates skill and passionExperience building, packaging, and maintaining internal npm modules and shared UI component libraries across distributed teamsExperience utilizing and auditing AI developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) for code efficiency, security, and architectural integrityHybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.Salary range: $125,000 - $155,000Additional InformationAs part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io: Full-timeFunction: EngineeringExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Entertainment