VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to design and build user experiences that bring new platforms and prototypes to life. In this role, you’ll partner with backend, AI/ML, and design peers to deliver interfaces that are intuitive, performant, and production ready. You’ll thrive in an environment where speed, creativity, and technical craft matter equally.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Senior Frontend Engineer on our team, you will:

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable and maintainable frontend subsystems.
• Take ownership of complex features end-to-end, from concept through production.
• Collaborate with designers to turn ideas into polished, usable experiences.
• Integrate with backend services, ensuring efficient data flows and system reliability.
• Balance technical decisions with user impact and business needs.
• Address ambiguous problems across teams, helping to shape technical direction.
• Coach and mentor engineers to improve their technical skills and code quality.
• Uphold frontend best practices (performance, accessibility, testing, responsiveness).

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience.
• Expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (React preferred).
• Strong grasp of web standards, responsive design, and accessibility.
• Experience integrating applications with APIs and cloud services.
• Proficiency with frontend build tools, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to solve ambiguous, cross-team challenges and propose innovative solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills with designers, backend engineers, and product stakeholders.

BONUS POINTS FOR

•  Experience with other large entertainment focused platforms, centered around being consumer-facing at a large scale
• Familiarity and hands-on exposure with MCP Servers and highly accessible and available API platforms
• Knowledge of microservices and event-driven architectures at enterprise scale
• Cloud-native, global scaling experience (AWS and their various tool offerings)
• Understanding of the mindset of “Fail Fast, Learn Fast” and continuous improvement

Fully Remote: This role has been designated as fully remote, meaning it is expected to
be performed from a non Versant worksite, typically an employee’s residence.
Occasional travel is required and can range from within the country (typical, various

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

VERSANT is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.