Software Developer II Web Video Lightning JS

LTI; Estado de México; Presencial; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join their Web Player SDK Team. This role focuses on developing high-performance web-based video playback solutions using modern technologies like TypeScript and Lightning JS. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in web development and a solid understanding of video streaming technologies. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure seamless streaming experiences for millions of users worldwide.

Formación

• At least 3 years of software development experience focused on web development.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, CSS, and modern JavaScript.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain components of the Web Player SDK.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance video playback experience.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing and code reviews.

Conocimientos

TypeScript

JavaScript

CSS

Problem Solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Herramientas

Webpack

Parcel

Jest

Cypress

Descripción del empleo

Software Developer II Web Video Lightning JS

The Job

Seeking a skilled Software Development Engineer II to join our Web Player SDK Team. This team is responsible for developing and optimizing web-based video playback experiences across various platforms, ensuring high-quality, seamless streaming experiences for millions of users worldwide, including on our flagship streaming service, Max. You will work within a growing team of talented engineers across the globe dedicated to innovation in web and connected TV video streaming technology.

As a Software Development Engineer II, you will contribute to the delivery of new web-based video playback-related features across the WBD streaming app suite. You will be expected to ensure these features are delivered with good quality and in a timely manner. You will work closely with other engineers and your manager to contribute to the planning of future sprints for new web and Lightning JS-specific features and bug fixes.

To be successful in this position, you should have a solid track record of building high-performance web applications, particularly those involving video playback, and a good understanding of web architecture and design principles. Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically Lightning JS, is highly desired. You should be comfortable using common industry tools for web development, including IDEs, build tools (e.g., Webpack, Parcel), CI/CD systems, source code control management, and code review tools. You will contribute to the design and implementation of high-quality web video playback solutions, often leveraging the Lightning JS framework, while working within a professional team environment. You should be an effective communicator and be able to author clear technical documentation describing approaches to solving video playback problems on web and connected TV platforms using technologies like TypeScript, CSS, JavaScript, and Lightning JS.

The Daily

1. Design, develop, and maintain components of the Web Player SDK focusing on technologies like TypeScript, CSS, JavaScript, and Lightning JS for connected TV platforms.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to enhance the video playback experience on web and connected TV devices.
3. Contribute to the optimization of streaming performance on web and connected TV, ensuring low latency, high quality, and smooth playback utilizing web video APIs and potentially platform-specific media players within Lightning JS.
4. Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to media streaming, buffering, and DRM, specifically in web-based and Lightning JS environments.
5. Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and participation in code reviews, focusing on TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, and Lightning JS-specific testing methodologies.
6. Stay up to date with the latest web technologies, video standards, and the evolution of the Lightning JS framework to contribute to the SDK's advancement.
7. Work across teams and disciplines to explore and document technical solutions for web and connected TV video playback, considering browser compatibility, performance on various devices, and Lightning JS capabilities.

The Essentials

• At least 3 years of software development experience with a significant focus on web development using TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, CSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6).
• Experience with web video technologies and APIs, e.g., HTML5 video, Media Source Extensions (MSE), Encrypted Media Extensions (EME).
• Familiarity with video streaming protocols, e.g., HLS, DASH, in a web context.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to debug moderately complex issues in web-based and Lightning JS environments.
• Familiarity with web development build tools, e.g., Webpack, Parcel, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing concepts (e.g., Jest, Cypress), and A/B testing.