Senior Video Streaming Engineer

Bitmovin; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global video streaming technology leader, Bitmovin, seeks a Senior Video Streaming Engineer to join their VOD Encoding team in Berlin. In this key developer role, you'll architect a scalable cloud-based platform, drive innovations in video encoding, and collaborate with industry-leading brands.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in C++ software development (C++11 and newer).
• Solid understanding of video codecs and container formats.
• Experience with streaming standards such as MPEG-DASH, HLS.

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize encoding workflows, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Design and implement scalable and maintainable software solutions in C++ and Java.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, testing, and DevOps.

Kenntnisse

C++

Video Encoding

Cloud

Java

Agile

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Google Test

Jobbeschreibung

Core skills: C++, Video Encoding, Cloud, Java, Agile

Bitmovin is a global Series-C SaaS scale-up that provides award-winning video streaming technology to world-renowned brands including Disney+, Discovery+, BBC, Red Bull Media House, Hulu, fuboTV, and The New York Times, to name just a few.

Our solution suite consists of a Video Encoder, Player, and Analytics platform, enabling content owners to redefine the viewer experience through API-based workflow optimization, fast turnaround, and scalability. Innovations include the first commercial HTML5 MPEG-DASH.

“We are constantly seeking out forward thinking individuals who want to shape the future of video… come and work with us!”

At Bitmovin we value cognitive diversity and the huge part this plays in not only creating a global culture second to none, but in how this underpins our ability to create truly representative, Emmy award winning products. Diversity in all its forms is encouraged and celebrated at Bitmovin; everyone has a role to play in helping us shape the future of video.

Why us?

Bitmovin is looking for a Senior Video Streaming Engineer to join our Video On Demand (VOD) Encoding team in Berlin. As a key technical leader, you will help shape the architecture and development of our massively scalable, cloud-based encoding platform that serves global enterprise customers like Discovery+, DAZN, BBC, RTL, RedBull Media House, Globo, ClassPass, and The New York Times.

This is an opportunity that offers:

• A chance to work on cutting-edge video encoding and streaming technologies.
• Opportunities to design, develop, and optimize high-performance, fault-tolerant, and scalable systems.
• Involvement in architectural decisions and technology selection to further evolve our product.
• A modern and dynamic tech stack including C++ (11–20), Java, Google Test, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus/Grafana, ELK Stack, and CI/CD pipelines.
• A collaborative and agile work environment that fosters innovation and growth.

Your Impact

You will make an impact that matters by:

• Develop and optimize encoding workflows, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Design and implement scalable and maintainable software solutions in C++ and Java.
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver industry-leading video streaming solutions.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, testing, and DevOps.
• Guide and mentor team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
• Improve and extend monitoring and alerting systems to enhance service reliability.

What can you bring

• Extensive experience in C++ software development (C++11 and newer).
• Solid understanding of video codecs and container formats.
• Experience with streaming standards such as MPEG-DASH, HLS.
• Familiarity with OTT streaming workflows and video processing pipelines.
• Experience with Java (at least some exposure to Java-based services).
• Experience working with Google Test or similar testing frameworks.
• Proficiency in code versioning systems (Git or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel on an occasional basis to meet with our clients in the US
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure), knowledge of Kotlin, microservices architectures and Docker/Kubernetes is a plus

You don’t have experience with all the points above? Don’t worry, we will support you with learning, training, and coaching on the job.

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For all of our roles, we are willing to offer flexible working arrangements to support everyone’s unique circumstances.

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