Sr. Software Development Engineer Django (SDE)
United States | Nov. 4, 2022
Company: The Pokémon Company International
Salary: $146,000 - $218,000
Type: Hybrid remote
Employment: Full-time
Description:
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.
Learn more online at Pokemon.com and on Facebook (facebook.com/pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).
Get to know the role
Job Title: Software Development Engineer [Multiple Openings: Level 4]
Job Summary:
- 8+ years of related professional experience.
- A bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Experience with the full software development life cycle (design, implementation, deployment, maintenance).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with testing and debugging software in one or more languages.
- Experience leading design and implementation of new applications.
- The ability to identify and learn new technology to solve problems.
- A security-first mindset.
- Strong knowledge in one or more programming languages and the ability to learn new ones.
- Experience in some or all of the following technologies preferred: AWS, React, Typescript, Python (Django), Postgres
- Design and architect system components that meet performance, scale, security, and compliance standards.
- Mentor other members of the team to further your technical understanding of the system.
- Define and evangelize technical standards to deliver high quality and maintainable software solutions.
- Use training and certification resources to learn and develop skills.
- Write software to integrate with current and upcoming Pokémon products.
- Learn the latest cloud technology and apply it to efficiently so
How You Will Be Successful
- Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
- Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
- Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
- Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
- Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
- Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.
What to expect
- An employee first culture
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs
- Base salary range: Level 4: $146,000 - $218,000. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. It is common for TPCi to start employees below the midpoint of the range. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates’ qualifications and experience uniquely.
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
- Generous paid family leave
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
- Fitness reimbursement
- Commuter benefit
- LinkedIn learning
- Comprehensive relocation package
- Hybrid work environment
About The Pokémon Company International
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.
We offer a professional, fun and creative work environment. While we maintain a good balance between work and life, additional hours may be required at peak times or for specific initiatives.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.
Internal Job Code: EN.SOMF.P1
Internal Job Profile: Software Development Engineer (IC4) and (IC5)
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Apply here:
Web: Apply here
Emails:
Taito Okiura VP of Marketing and Business Development
t.okiura@pokemon.com
Peter Murphy Senior Director, Marketing
p.murphy@pokemon.com
Charles Chen Corporate Counsel
c.chen@pokemon.com
Bindu Sudhakaran Manager, Talent Acquisition
b.sudhakaran@pokemon.com
Keith Putt Director of Business Applications
k.putt@pokemon.com
Adam Marks Senior Manager, IT
a.marks@pokemon.com
Jen Kulm Manager, Digital Marketing
j.kulm@pokemon.com
Carla Dreyer Senior Manager, DevOps Engineering
c.dreyer@pokemon.com
Mathieu Galante Licensing Director - EMEA
m.galante@pokemon.com
Tim Moore Sr. Director, Retail Marketing & Promotions
t.moore@pokemon.com
James Braschler Senior Corporate Counsel, Senior Manager (Legal Operations)
j.braschler@pokemon.com
Robert Sasaki Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
r.sasaki@pokemon.com
Kieran Mcginley Retail Marketing Manager
k.mcginley@pokemon.com
Claire Kirby Talent Acquisition Partner
c.kirby@pokemon.com
Felicia Liang-yeh Controller
f.liang-yeh@pokemon.com
Leland Kim Head Of Internal Communications
l.kim@pokemon.com
Minji Kim Talent Acquisition Partner
m.kim@pokemon.com
Kaz Kobayashi Vice President - Treasurer & Controller
k.kobayashi@pokemon.com
Sanja Sekulic Digital Merchandising Manager
s.sekulic@pokemon.com
domainadmin@pokemon.com
Irene Shimizu
vp hr 🇺🇸
i.shimizu@pokemon.com
pikachu@pokemon.com
playercoordinator@pokemon.com
organizedplay@pokemon.com
support@pokemon.com
k.jones@pokemon.com
customerservice@pokemon.com
j.seymour@pokemon.com
mediasales@pokemon.com