Software Engineer - Bristol, UK

Telestream; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the digital video sector is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge detection logic for various video quality issues, ensuring high standards of performance and reliability. You will collaborate closely with QA engineers and product managers, taking ownership of code quality through comprehensive testing. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading company that provides world-class digital video tools and solutions, making a significant impact in the media and entertainment landscape. If you are passionate about technology and eager to drive innovation, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ or C# with strong object-oriented design skills.
• Experience developing complex software systems on Windows or Linux.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of innovative detection logic for video issues.
• Collaborate with QA engineers and product managers on quality control tests.

Skills

C++

C#

Object-oriented design

Software engineering principles

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Master's degree in computer science

Tools

Git

Docker

Agile development practices

Job description

For more than two decades, Telestream has been at the forefront of innovation in the digital video industry, pioneering file-based video transcoding and high-quality media exchange over IP networks. Telestream provides world-class live and on-demand digital video tools and workflow solutions that allow businesses and consumers to transform video on the desktop and across the enterprise. Many of the world's most demanding media and entertainment companies such as CBS, BBC, CNN, FOX, CBC, Comcast, Direct TV, Time Warner, MTV, Discovery and Lifetime, as well as a growing number of users in a broad range of business environments, rely on Telestream products to streamline operations, reach broader audiences, and generate more revenue from their media. If you're looking for an industry leader in the high growth area of video, Telestream is for you.

Software Engineer

Location: Bristol, GBR

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of innovative detection logic for issues such as chroma dropout, black frames, audio silence, freeze frames.
• Integrate with third party quality control libraries.
• Collaborate with QA engineers and product managers to refine and validate quality control tests.
• Take ownership of code quality through the creation and execution of comprehensive unit tests.
• Troubleshoot performance issues related to system environment, file formats, and test execution.
• Contribute to system design and architecture for scalable and reliable quality control services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related technical field.
• Proficiency in C++ or C# with strong object-oriented design skills.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and best practices, including coding standards and code reviews.
• Experience developing and troubleshooting complex software systems on Windows or Linux.
• Familiarity with Git and Agile development practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with internal and remote teams.

Additional Skills

• Knowledge of digital audio and video formats, codecs and metadata.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Experience with Python and Rust.
• Knowledge of gRPC APIs with Protocol Buffers (Protobuf) for high-performance, service to service communication.