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Senior Product Engineer (Full Stack)Location: Burbank, CA (Hybrid)Overview

TEKsystems is partnering with a major entertainment organization to identify a Senior Product Engineer to help evolve a strategic knowledge graph platform that connects information across a large storytelling ecosystem.

This team is looking for a collaborative, product-focused engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, partnering across teams, and contributing throughout the entire product lifecycle. The ideal candidate is comfortable wearing multiple hats, working through ambiguity, and leveraging modern AI tools to accelerate development.

What You'll Do

• Build and enhance full-stack applications supporting a strategic knowledge graph platform
• Develop modern user experiences using React
• Build and maintain backend services using Go and/or Python
• Design and consume GraphQL APIs
• Partner closely with Product Managers, Platform Engineering, Architecture, and Data teams
• Collaborate on system integrations and reusable platform solutions
• Participate in discovery, prototyping, development, testing, deployment, and support activities
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to increase delivery speed and efficiency
• Work within a small, highly collaborative engineering team where flexibility and ownership are critical

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• Experience building and delivering products from concept through production
• Strong full-stack development capabilities
• Professional experience with React
• Backend experience with Go, Python, or both
• Experience working with APIs and modern integration patterns
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a highly collaborative team
• Experience using AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar

Preferred Qualifications

• GraphQL experience
• Knowledge graph or graph database experience (Neo4j, Neptune, Stardog, etc.)
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience integrating across enterprise platforms
• Product engineering experience in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Passion for emerging AI technologies and practical application of AI tooling

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who:

• Can lean frontend or backend depending on team needs
• Thrives in highly collaborative environments
• Communicates technical concepts clearly
• Understands when to build versus reuse existing platform capabilities
• Is naturally curious and eager to learn new technologies
• Demonstrates strong ownership and initiative
• Can clearly articulate the business impact of their work

Requirements

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship requirements. This position is not open to C2C, third-party candidates, or visa sponsorship transfers. Applicants must work directly on TEKsystems' W2.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Burbank, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $81.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Burbank,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.