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).
• transition from JW Player wrappers to the Bitmovin SDK framework
  , ensuring high-quality playback experiences.
• Support ongoing projects like 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.

• Bitmovin (preferred),
  JW Player
  , HLS.js
  , or Shaka streaming frameworks.
• Hands-on experience building or maintaining video playback components, UI integrations, and performance optimizations, including live streaming 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.

• video streaming technologies (
  HLS
  , DASH, DRM integrations).
• Knowledge of video QoE metrics
  , A  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
  .

• 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.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Software Development

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