Software Development Engineer, SYE-Client

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital streaming company is seeking a software engineer to develop innovative streaming solutions. In this role, you'll optimize client applications, collaborate on high-performance technologies, and resolve technical challenges. The ideal candidate has experience in software development and is passionate about impacting millions of viewers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience building complex software systems delivered to customers.
• Experience in professional, non-internship software development.
• Experience programming with a modern language and object-oriented design.
• Experience with performance optimization and memory management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize client applications for streaming.
• Collaborate to design high-performance streaming technologies.
• Conduct code reviews to enhance software quality.
• Investigate and resolve video playback issues.
• Drive improvements across multiple device ecosystems.

Skills

Software development

Performance optimization

Object-oriented programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Java

C++

C#

Job description

Description

Join us in revolutionizing how people experience digital entertainment across global platforms. You'll be at the forefront of developing innovative streaming solutions that transform how millions of viewers consume live sports, original shows, and blockbuster movies.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop and optimize client applications and software development kits (SDKs) for seamless video streaming experiences

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement high-performance streaming technologies

• Conduct comprehensive code reviews and provide constructive feedback to enhance software quality

• Investigate and resolve complex technical challenges affecting video playback and user experience

• Drive continuous improvement of streaming platforms across multiple device ecosystems.

A day in the life

Join Amazon Prime Video's streaming low latency organization, working on Sye - our revolutionary streaming platform for live sports. You'll focus on client-side implementation to deliver minimal latency and synchronized playback globally. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing both short and long-term projects. You'll debug customer-facing issues, conduct deep-dive analysis, and drive improvements in video quality, latency reduction, and bandwidth optimization. Your work will ensure seamless viewing experiences across various network conditions and devices, directly impacting millions of viewers worldwide.

About the team

We are a dynamic, collaborative group passionate about creating world-class streaming experiences. Our team values innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning. We're committed to developing talent and creating an inclusive environment where every team member can grow and make meaningful contributions.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers

• Experience in professional, non-internship software development

• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design

• Experience with performance optimization and memory management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

• Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations

• Experience in developing and maintaining applications, frameworks or SDKs for Android, iOS, tvOS, Smart TVs, game consoles or web.

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