Sr. Full Stack Developer (webOS Platform & Service Innovation)

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About LG Electronics & webOS Strategy:

LG Electronics is a global leader in consumer electronics. Our Media Entertainment Solutions division is strategically investing in our webOS smart TV platform as a core growth engine, extending beyond hardware sales. We are significantly expanding our new business and service innovation team right here in Santa Clara, CA (Silicon Valley), fostering collaboration with cutting-edge partners and startups to build a richer ecosystem. This expansion is key to discovering and launching next-generation services on webOS, impacting millions of users globally.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a versatile and experienced Full-Stack Developer to join our dynamic Santa Clara-based team. You will be instrumental in building and enhancing the applications and services that power the webOS ecosystem. This role involves developing both front-end user interfaces and robust back-end systems that deliver personalized experiences, enable new content and service categories (like cloud gaming, commerce, etc.), and integrate potentially AI-driven features. You will collaborate closely with various teams to bring innovative media and entertainment experiences to life. While strong development skills are essential, candidates with demonstrable experience or a strong understanding of UX/UI design principles will be given strong preference, as bridging the gap between technical implementation and user-centered design is crucial for this role.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable web applications and backend services for the webOS platform and related services.
- Develop user-facing features and interfaces, translating requirements and designs into high-quality code.
- Build robust, secure, and efficient backend APIs and services.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, AI engineers, UX/UI designers, other developers, business development teams, and strategic partners to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
- Work with large datasets to power features and gain insights, potentially integrating outputs from AI/ML models.
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and implement them effectively.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness.  
- Stay current with emerging web technologies, development best practices, and relevant industry trends (e.g., AdTech, cloud gaming, commerce platforms).
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to a high-quality codebase.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Proven hands-on experience (5+ years) as a Full-Stack Developer, delivering production-grade web applications.
- Strong proficiency in front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frameworks like React).
- Strong proficiency in back-end programming languages (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java) and relevant frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django, Express).
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
- Solid understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).  
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrable experience in UX/UI design, interaction design, or a proven ability to effectively translate complex UX/UI designs into functional, user-friendly interfaces.
- Experience developing for consu