Software Engineer – Full Stack

CLARITY TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 103,320 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 levels of medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Overtime

Sick leave policy

Job summary

CLARITY TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in Burbank, CA. This role involves designing API gateways and building AI-powered platforms using technologies such as Python, AWS, and Terraform.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in backend engineering and proficiency in cloud platforms. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, 401k, and overtime compensation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend or systems engineering experience.
• At least 3 years building AI-powered or workflow-centric platforms.
• Production experience with cloud platforms and container orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Design and build API gateways for studio systems.
• Manage secure access to tools and metadata.
• Implement event-driven services using Kafka or SNS/SQS.

Skills

Backend or systems engineering

Proficient in Java, Python, or Node.js

Cloud platforms expertise (AWS)

Container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Infrastructure deployment (Terraform)

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Job Title: Staff Software Engineer

Location: Glendale, CA – Onsite 2-3 days a week

The Company Headquartered in Los Angeles, this leader in the Entertainment & Media space is focused on delivering world-class stories and experiences to its global audience. To offer the best entertainment experiences, their technology teams focus on continued innovation and utilization of cutting edge technology.

Platform / Stack: You will work with technologies that include Python, AWS, Terraform, Node.js, and GenAI models.

Compensation Expectation: $75 - 90/hr

What You’ll Do

• Design and build API gateways, wrappers, and middleware services that expose studio systems and data to AI agents
• Manage secure access to tools, metadata, and content systems through model context protocol (MCP)
• Deploy agentic platforms such as LangGraph or LangChain to manage tool execution, context routing, and decision logic
• Implement tracing, audit logging, and governance checkpoints including human approval and fallback paths
• Translate prototypes into production-ready microservices using Java, TypeScript, or Python, deployed via Kubernetes and managed through CI/CD pipelines
• Implement event-driven services using Kafka, EventBridge, or SNS/SQS to support loosely coupled, fault-tolerant communication across services
• Work directly with ML engineers, platform teams, and product managers to deliver business-ready AI capabilities
• Contribute to technical planning, system design, and delivery reviews across engineering and product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of backend or systems engineering experience, with at least 3 years building AI-powered or workflow-centric platforms
• Proficient in Java, Python, or Node.js, with deep understanding of testing, observability, and systems at scale
• Production experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, and container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes
• Hands‑on experience deploying infrastructure via Terraform, CDK, or similar infrastructure‑as‑code frameworks
• Experience building or integrating workflow engines, ideally in LLM or GenAI contexts
• Clear, structured communication skills and a track record of technical leadership in cross‑functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LLM frameworks and APIs such as LangGraph, LangChain, OpenAI, or Anthropic
• Background in media, entertainment, or content operations, including localization or post‑production workflows
• Experience building multi‑tenant or shared platform services
• Exposure to Agile delivery practices and DevOps automation at scale
• Contributions to GenAI open‑source projects or internal AI/ML infrastructure tooling

This client requires that a background check be completed.

Benefits Offered

• 3 levels of medical insurance for you and your family
• Dental insurance for you and your family
• 401k
• Overtime
• California has the following sick leave policy: accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours. If you are based in a different state, please inquire about that state’s sick leave policy.