Java Engineer

Vrse is a leading VR company, whose mission is to tell extraordinary stories in virtual reality. Vrse uses custom-built tools and their own VR app to create and distribute the most innovative, story-driven experiences in VR today. Vrse was founded by director Chris Milk and technologist Aaron Koblin – both renowned for their innovative, industry-leading work – and are best known for their high-profile collaborations with The New York Times, the United Nations, Vice, Saturday Night Live, and arti

**We're looking for people to join our growing team who:** * Seek out challenges and are comfortable with the unknown * Thrive in fast-paced, innovative, creative environments * Are expert communicators and collaborate well with others * Take initiative to solve tough problems * Are passionate about revolutionizing storytelling through virtual reality * Most importantly, have got grit

* Design and develop large scale API’s for various clients including mobile, PC, and console * Develop innovative ways for people to understand user behavior around VR content * Design, implement and launch highly-visible, user and partner-facing features * Build robust, highly scalable back-end systems

**Qualifications** * BS in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience * Excellent coding skills in Java * Must be highly motivated and fast learner **Optional, but a major plus** * Experience with Spring, JPA, Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch, REST * Experience with Javascript * Experience with Amazon Web Services API and integrations * Experience with video and/or video serving