Senior Engineering Manager - Video Playback (Javascript)

Sky; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead innovative video playback solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of streaming technology by building high-performing teams and enhancing scalable development practices. You'll navigate challenges, foster collaboration, and drive the vision for a premium streaming service. Join a dynamic environment that values creativity and adaptability, where your leadership will have a significant impact on delivering exceptional viewing experiences to millions. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Subsidized Gym

Free Shuttle Buses

Cinema on Campus

Beauty Salon

Bike Shelters

Subsidized Restaurants

Car Wash Services

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leadership roles in video technology.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspire teams and manage project processes effectively.
• Drive SDK vision and ensure cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Leadership in OTT

Hands-on Engineering

Video Technology Knowledge

SDK Development

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

JavaScript

Job description

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Job Description

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.

Job Description

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.

Our streaming video SDK is at the forefront of technology, leveraging modern video codecs, adaptive bitrate streaming, low-latency streaming, and support for live streaming. We ensure seamless playback across various platforms, including web browsers, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming media devices. This compatibility allows us to reach a wide audience and provide exceptional streaming experiences regardless of the device or operating system.

Video Player Technology team is looking for an exceptional leader to improve and evolve our video playback efforts and practices. Join us as we embark on challenging solutions and brainstorm the future of streaming video technology.

Your primary focus will be building highly functional teams with a great focus on scalable development practices in the JavaScript world. This is an excellent opportunity to influence the development of the solution that powers well-renowned brands such as Peacock, SkyShowtime, and more. Together, we will shape engineering culture, solve process problems, and create an extraordinary environment that brings adaptability, productivity and team velocity to the next level. By being part of building a premium streaming service we are going to solve the challenge of support for a very wide range of video streaming-capable devices.

What You’ll Do

• Help teams navigate uncertainty, ambiguity, and lack of context.
• Inspire and initiate deliberate actions in the teams to keep the processes and projects in healthy shape.
• Nurture consistent collaborative practices across the teams.
• Create cross-team communication opportunities for the teams.
• Create an environment for forming good habits around communication and engineering practices.
• Manage and mitigate risks in team structure, team-level bandwidth, and roadmap.
• Collaborate to drive the SDK vision and navigate the execution of it.
• Help teams to get to the next level in terms of productivity and communication.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in a leadership role in OTT or similar video-related space
• Extensive experience in technology roles with hands-on engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating technological requirements to make informed and strategic decisions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while creating order and structure for a team
• Advanced knowledge in video technology and hardware capabilities
• Experience building SDK solutions and serve internal clients
• Willingness to travel in North America and Europe for work-related activities
  
  

Your office space

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

We'd love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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