Lead Backend Software Engineer (Product API)
Philo
About this role
The Lead Backend Software Engineer (Product API) at Philo shapes and advances the core backend platform that powers catalog, personalization, and client integrations across web, mobile, and TV. This role contributes to the technical vision and roadmap for Product API, helping ensure the platform reliably supports millions of users and enables cross-platform product experiences. The position collaborates with product, design, client engineering, and data teams to enable experimentation and smooth partner integrations.
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About Philo
philo.comPhilo is a U.S.-based streaming TV service offering live and on-demand entertainment at a low flat rate. For about $33/month it streams 70+ entertainment-focused channels (e.g., BET, HGTV, Discovery, Hallmark) with features like unlimited DVR across web, iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV. Launched from the college market and inspired by inventor Philo Farnsworth, the company is available nationwide and is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York and Cambridge.
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About Philo
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$170k – $235k
per year