Sr. Software Engineer

About the position

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in developing and optimizing video players across platforms to join our Platform & Playback team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality streaming experiences to millions of users. You'll work closely with product, design, and backend teams to build performant, reliable, and feature-rich media playback solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a video player's SDK.
• Optimize playback performance for various devices and network conditions.
• Work with streaming protocols such as HLS, DASH, MPEG-DASH, and CMAF.
• Integrate with Media Source Extensions (MSE), Encrypted Media Extensions (EME), DRM systems, and ad-insertion technologies.
• Collaborate with the Client Apps team to ensure high performance across web browsers and devices such as Chromecast.
• Debug complex media playback issues across different environments (desktop, mobile, TV, etc.)
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the team
• Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and best practices in video playback technology

Requirements

• 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong Proficiency in a programming language (JavaScript/Typescript, Java, C#, etc.)
• A code owner, committed to quality in every task, large or small
• Experience integrating third-party video SDKs and analytics tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with OTT platforms or live streaming
• Deep knowledge of video playback libraries and streaming protocols.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards for media (captions, subtitles, screen reader support)
• Familiarity with cross-platform frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter)
• Contributions to open-source video projects or media APIs