Senior Video Streaming Engineer (Web Platforms) - Talent Pool

Core Responsibilities

• Work closely with Engineering, Product, Project Management, and Backend Technology Services teams to build and optimize video player features that contribute to large-scale streaming initiatives.
• Design, architect, and implement player features across web and web-based platforms (Chromecast, Xbox, Samsung Tizen, LG, Vizio, Comcast boxes, and upcoming React Native apps).
• Contribute to the transition from JW Player wrappers to the Bitmovin SDK framework, ensuring high-quality playback experiences.
• Support ongoing projects like the new Amazon Fire TV Kepler app (React Native) and future React Native tvOS and Android TV implementations.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security while adhering to engineering best practices.
• Provide detailed technical specifications and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software using agile methodologies.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in web video and CTV platforms.

Core Requirements

• Strong background with streaming frameworks such as Bitmovin (preferred), JW Player, HLS.js, or Shaka.
• Hands‑on experience building or maintaining video playback components, UI integrations, and performance optimizations, including livestreaming scenarios and troubleshooting playback issues.
• Experience working with React Native, especially in CTV or multi‑device environments.
• Familiarity with Kepler or VegaOS development environments is a strong plus.
• Experience consuming RESTful APIs and writing automated unit or end‑to‑end tests.
• Proficiency with version control and build tools such as Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Agile workflows.
• Strong communication skills—both verbal and written—with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, distributed environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with video streaming technologies (HLS, DASH, DRM integrations).
• Knowledge of video QoE metrics, ABR algorithms, and analytics platforms such as Conviva or Segment.
• Familiarity with Node.js or backend services integration.
• Background working in media, entertainment, or studio environments.

Other Traits

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with attention to performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Willingness to take ownership of complex technical challenges and drive them to completion.
• Must be able to fully overlap with the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone.

The icing on the Kake

• Fully Remote – Simply put, we trust you.
• Better Me Fund – We invest in your personal growth and passions.
• Compassion is Badass – Join a community that invests in social good.