Streaming Software Developer

Streaming Software Developer at Jobskey, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Full‑time, on‑site position offering opportunities for career growth.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced software developer specialized in live streaming. As a Streaming Software Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain cutting‑edge software solutions that enable seamless and high‑quality live streaming experiences, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user satisfaction.

• Design, develop, and maintain the core streaming technology, including media encoding/decoding, adaptive bitrate algorithms, video player implementation, real‑time streaming protocols, and content delivery networks (CDNs).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and implement streaming features, ensuring optimal playback performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Research and evaluate emerging streaming technologies, standards, and best practices to continuously improve the platform’s streaming capabilities.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues related to streaming performance, latency, and playback quality, working closely with the QA and Dev Ops teams to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Optimize the streaming pipeline to deliver an exceptional user experience across a variety of devices, networks, and platforms.
• Collaborate with backend developers to design and implement APIs for streaming functionality, ensuring seamless integration with the platform’s frontend applications.
• Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and advancements in streaming technologies, sharing knowledge and insights with the development team.

• Strong experience in streaming technologies and protocols, such as HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH), or Real‑Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP).
• Proficiency in media encoding/decoding techniques, video codecs, and transcoding processes.
• In‑depth knowledge of adaptive bitrate streaming algorithms and strategies to optimize video quality and delivery based on network conditions.
• Experience with video player frameworks and technologies, such as HTML5 video, Exo Player, or AVPlayer.
• Familiarity with content delivery networks (CDNs) and their integration for efficient content distribution.
• Proficient in programming languages commonly used for streaming development, such as JavaScript, Python, or C++.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve streaming‑related issues.
• Familiarity with backend technologies and APIs used for streaming, including RESTful APIs and authentication mechanisms.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively within cross‑functional teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years professional experience as a software developer, with a focus on streaming technologies and media playback.
• Demonstrated experience in developing streaming software or media‑related applications.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols relevant to streaming, such as TCP/IP, HTTP, and UDP.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), for scalable streaming infrastructure.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile software development methodologies.