Lightning JS Platform Engineer (Smart TV)

Angel(27 days ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$110,122 - $147,521 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

This role is a senior engineering position focused on building and scaling Angel’s streaming and discovery experiences across Smart TVs and other constrained devices. The engineer will own critical parts of the streaming platform, ensuring highly performant, reliable playback and discovery for millions of users. The position emphasizes architectural leadership, technical strategy, and raising the bar for quality and developer experience across the organization. It sits within a mission-driven media and technology environment focused on innovative, audience-powered entertainment.

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Required Skills

Software Engineering
Front End Development
SolidJS
Lightning JS
Smart TV Platforms
Streaming Systems
Performance Optimization
CI/CD
Observability
Code Review

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Qualifications

12+ years of experience as a software engineer
8+ years of building front end experiences
3+ years recent experience with SolidJS
Extensive experience with Lightning JS and Smart TVs

About Angel

angel.com

Angel (Angel Studios) is a media and streaming studio that finances, produces, and distributes original family- and faith-friendly films and series through a community-driven model. Founded by the Harmon family and partners in 2021, Angel combines a streaming platform with crowdfunding and theatrical distribution, letting audiences financially back projects and help decide what gets made. The company highlights community participation through programs like the Angel Guild—where members vote on upcoming shows and receive early access, tickets, and discounts—and promotes a mission to "amplify light" through uplifting storytelling.