Software Engineer
Moonbug EntertainmentLondon, England, United Kingdom
Posted October 10, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Moonbug is an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. 💫 Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and educational content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. The company’s portfolio currently stands at 29 IPs and its content is available in 32 languages (including ASL). 🚀 Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.
Job Description
Moonbug Entertainment is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Platforms and Music team, focused on building tools to shape their growth on YouTube and music platforms like Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, and YouTube Kids. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create solutions that solve real-world business problems and scale global operations. Moonbug is part of Candle Media, a home for high-quality brands.
Requirements
- Strong product-development skills
- Full-stack solution building experience
- Comfortable working with Python, Typescript, and SQL
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Genuine curiosity and passion for learning
Benefits
- Free Private Healthcare
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
- Matched 5% pension scheme
- Free yoga/fitness wellbeing classes
- Free weekly lunch and Friday drinks @ 4pm
