• Job Description

  Req#: 5457345003

  Machines that Move Us.
  People who Inspire Us.
  Stories that Drive Us.

  About Us

  MotorTrend Group is the largest automotive media company in the world. MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, is the largest automotive media company in the world, bringing together MotorTrend TV and a vast automotive digital, direct-to-consumer, social, and live event portfolio, including MOTORTREND, HOT ROD, ROADKILL, AUTOMOBILE and more than 20 other industry-leading brands. With a monthly audience of 26 million across web, TV and print, and 110 million social followers, culminating in 1.3 billion monthly impressions across all platforms, MotorTrend Group encompasses television’s #1 network for automotive fans, a leading automotive YouTube Channel and MotorTrend+, the only subscription streaming service dedicated entirely to the motoring world. MotorTrend Group serves to embrace, entertain and empower the motoring world.

  An institution in the automotive industry, we have been delivering premium content, in depth analysis, and culturally relevant material since 1949. We celebrate our heritage, while boldly looking to the future — reimagining motor entertainment for a broader, more diverse audience. MotorTrend Group has remained ahead of the automotive world and developed the single most relevant resource for any auto enthusiast and in-market shopper.

  Have a look at what we do! https://bit.ly/motortrendintro

  Our People

  The people who work at MotorTrend embody the passion of our content, and wake up every day intent on embracing, entertaining, and empowering the motoring world.

  The Role

  Job Summary & Responsibilities

  The Software Development Engineer III, iOS/tvOS (full-time, salaried, regular) will help develop the next generation of Motor Trend Group’s VOD/OTT mobile and TV applications. This position will be responsible for architecting and implementing scalable, high-traffic mobile and connected TV applications.

  The Sr. Software Engineer will consult on overall software architecture and strategy, and enforce standards, best practices, and modern development conventions. This position will work closely with UI/UX and Product teams to deliver the best possible customer experience.

  Essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Architect and implement applications for problems of scale.
  • Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting
  • Collaborate with other teams on prioritizing roadmap initiatives and to provide estimations.
  • Contribute significantly to software project and planning efforts.
  • Consult and lead on overall software architecture and strategy and drive high impact decisions.
  • Prototype and pilot new iOS/tvOS software product and initiatives.
  • Maintain a disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance within a rapid development environment.

  Education / Experience

  • BA/BS required, preferably in a Computer Science or Business discipline.
  • 7+ years of experience in a software development environment.

  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Experience developing high volume, consumer facing iOS apps
  • Proficient with Swift development for iOS and tvOS application development
  • Proficient with translating business requirements into custom UX/UI implementations
  • Experience integrating 3rd party API’s, libraries, and frameworks
  • Experience working with REST services
  • Proficient with source code management using GIT, various workflows, and popular branching models
  • Experience building software using agile development methodologies, including Scrum

  Desired Skills and Experience

  • One or more iOS apps currently available in the App Store
  • Experience with video, video player, and DRM integration for iOS applications
  • Familiarity with React and ReactNative

  
  Physical Requirements

  • The ability to sit for prolonged period of time and view computer screen.

  Equipment/Software Used

  • Mac / IDE / GitHub / Atlassian
    
    

  In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be performed in California. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of MotorTrend's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $129,500.00 - $190,500.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, MotorTrend provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

  NOTE: This position description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict any other tasks that may be assigned.

  *MotorTrend Group will never ask for sensitive personal information or fees as part of your application process*

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• About the company

  Motor Trend is an American automobile magazine. It first appeared in September 1949, and is notable for introducing the first Car of the Year designation, also in 1949.

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