Philo

About Philo

Philo is building the next generation of television, marrying modern technology with the most compelling medium ever invented. This entertainment-focused streaming service serves over 1.3 million subscribers across the U.S. You will deliver live and on-demand TV programming, focusing on entertainment, lifestyle, and reality content. Philo generated $450 million in revenue in 2024, achieving 79 million hours of content streamed. You can access over 70 live channels and more than 85,000 on-demand titles. The platform offers unlimited cloud DVR, simultaneous streaming on three devices, and ten user profiles.

How We Work

Philo empowers colleagues to do their best work while supporting one another in pursuing shared goals. The company values pragmatism, pride in work, and passion. Transparency and openness are fundamental to this culture. Philo is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. They believe a diverse range of voices fosters faster innovation and creates the best user experiences. Employees work in a hybrid environment with flexible schedules or fully remotely within the U.S.

Engineering at Philo

Philo leverages cloud delivery, modern tech stacks, and machine learning to craft native app experiences across platforms. Their video streaming infrastructure is highly distributed and horizontally scalable, harnessing cloud computing power. You will work on an in-house developed video pipeline, utilizing commercial and open-source components for transcoding, real-time packaging, and manifest generation. Backend development primarily uses Golang, Ruby, and NodeJS, with some C++ and Python. Services run on Kubernetes, and continuous deployment is a core practice. The team uses GraphQL for robust APIs and modern open-source tools like dbt, GrowthBook, and PyTorch for data, alongside SaaS tools like Segment and Snowflake. Engineers solve challenges related to exabyte-scale video delivery, personalized user experiences, and optimizing content discovery through advanced ML.

Why Join Us

• Shape the future of television with an innovative, entertainment-focused streaming service.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies like Golang, Kubernetes, and machine learning at petabyte scale.
• Contribute to a product that directly impacts millions of users, serving over a billion streams annually.
• Benefit from a people-first culture emphasizing pragmatism, passion, and flexible work arrangements.
• Access generous benefits, including unlimited PTO, a $2,000 vacation bonus, and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits & Perks

• Full health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family (with zero-cost options)
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions (100% match up to 3% of pay, 50% of the next 2%)
• Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• $2,000 annual vacation bonus (requiring a two-week vacation)
• $5,250 annually for professional development and educational assistance
• $1,250 annual home office + TV stipend during first year of employment ($250 annually thereafter)
• $500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees committing to 3+ days in-office, plus generous commuter benefits ($315/month)
• Free Gympass subscription
• Dog-friendly office