Associate Software Engineer

Tubi • San Francisco, CA

5d • $122,000 - $127,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About the Role: The Tubi Builder’s Program is designed for early-career professionals in Product, Engineering, Machine Learning, Design and Data Science who are passionate about building products that impact millions of users. The Software Engineering Track is designed for early-career engineers who want to build real products and systems, not just learn in isolation. Over the course of the program, Software Engineers will rotate through multiple teams spanning backend services and client-facing development. You will work on production systems used by millions of viewers, contributing to both client experiences and the backend platforms that power them. Rather than a purely academic rotation, this role emphasizes hands-on ownership, shipping code, and learning by building. You’ll gain exposure to distributed systems, APIs, client applications, and modern development tooling. This program is ideal for candidates who are curious, adaptable, and excited to work across multiple software engineering domains while developing expertise in cutting-edge technology. About the Program: Our Tubi Builder’s Program is structured to accelerate the careers of future engineering leaders by providing them with hands-on experience across multiple product domains. Through structured rotations, mentorship, and executive exposure, Builders gain strategic experience, preparing them for a full-time software engineering role. By the end of the program, you will: Ship code that directly impacts millions of users Learn how large-scale streaming systems operate in the real world Gain experience across different engineering teams, not just a single narrow area Develop strong engineering judgment through ownership and mentorship Build a foundation for long-term growth as a well-rounded, production-focused software engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Strong programming skills in at least one general-purpose language (e.g., JavaScript, Rust, Python, Java, C++, Go, Scala)
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software fundamentals
• Passion for building systems that work in production, not just prototypes
• Ability to learn quickly, take feedback, and collaborate in a team environment
• Clear communication skills and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• GPA Requirement: Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
• Program Timeline: Minimum 18 month commitment, starting Aug 2026, after which successful participants will transition into non-rotational full-time roles
• Work Schedule: Full-time, hybrid in San Francisco with office day requirements
• Work Authorization: Must have U.S. work authorization; we are unable to sponsor visas for this program
• Committed and available to work for the entire 18 month length of the program

Nice To Haves

• Work experience: Up to three years of combined professional experience, including internships
• Experience in software engineering areas (e.g., internship, research assistant, or work experience)
• Familiarity with service meshes, gRPC/Protocol Buffers, RESTful API design, Kubernetes, and observability solutions
• Experience building side projects, contributing to open source, or developing practical tools
• Familiarity with functional programming (e.g. Elixir, Erlang, Haskell) and AI-assisted programming tools

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain production-quality software across different teams.
• Contribute to scalable services, APIs, and data pipelines that power Tubi’s core experience
• Apply computer science fundamentals—including data structures, algorithms, and system design—to real-world problems
• Debug, test, and improve system performance, reliability, and observability
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to ship features end-to-end
• Learn and apply best practices in distributed systems, microservices, cloud-native development, and AI tools
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and engineering-wide initiatives

Benefits

• This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, long-term incentive plan, and various benefits including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.
• For US-based non-exempt Tubi employees, the FOX Employee Benefits summary accurately captures the Vacation and Sick Time.
• For all salaried/exempt employees, in lieu of the FOX Vacation policy, Tubi offers a Flexible Time off Policy to manage all personal matters.
• For all full-time, regular employees, in lieu of FOX Paid Parental Leave, Tubi offers a generous Parental Leave Program, which allows parents twelve (12) weeks of paid bonding leave within the first year of birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement of a child in addition to applicable government leave program(s) and FOX’s short-term disability policy. This time is 100% paid through a combination of any applicable state, city, and federal leaves and wage-replacement programs in addition to contributions made by Tubi.
• For all full-time, regular employees, Tubi offers a monthly wellness reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level