Technical Streaming Engineer

CODE D'AZUR; Omval; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Alkmaar office

Job summary

Hypersolid in Alkmaar is seeking an experienced Technical Streaming Engineer to own the streaming stack for live and on-demand content across multiple platforms. You will work with cloud and on-premises deployments, collaborating closely with clients and partners to ensure seamless delivery and high-quality experiences.

You will also participate in a shared on-call rotation to maintain uptime, investigate incidents, and implement cutting-edge streaming technologies, codecs, and DRM systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with live and on-demand streaming in cloud and on-premise environments.
• Strong knowledge of MPEG-Dash, HLS, and Smooth Streaming.
• Experience with DRM systems such as FairPlay, Widevine, and PlayReady.
• Familiarity with codecs H.264/H.265, VP9, AV1.
• Experience with hardware decoding tools (NETINT, Synamedia, Harmonic).
• Deep understanding of IP protocols RTMP and HTTP.
• Proficiency with Linux systems.
• Experience with CDN setups, preferably Akamai.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in DevOps automation.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain streaming servers across multiple data centers in Amsterdam.
• Configuring video/audio streaming solutions, including VOD and live streaming, with or without DVR windows.
• Implementing and optimizing streaming software and hardware.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to encoding, delivery, and playback.
• Collaborating with clients and third parties to ensure smooth integration and delivery.
• Exploring and implementing the latest video streaming technologies, codecs, and DRM systems.
• Participating in a shared on-call rotation to support our streaming services outside office hours when needed

Skills

Video streaming

DRM systems

Video codecs

Hardware decoding

IP protocols

Linux

CDN setups

Troubleshooting

DevOps automation

On-call readiness

English fluency

Job description

As a Technical Streaming Engineer, you’ll be an important part of our Media Team, which includes more than 15 skilled professionals focused on streaming applications for Mobile, Web, and Smart TV development. Our mission is to guarantee a smooth operation of our streaming services across multiple platforms, providing an excellent experience to our clients.

• Hybrid
• Hypersolid Alkmaar
• Digital Continuity Services
• Senior

What are you going to do?

In this role, you will take ownership of our streaming stack, serving live and video-on-demand (VOD) to our various clients. Key duties include implementing, updating, and maintaining core streaming software in the cloud and on-premise. To ensure smooth streaming delivery, you will work closely with clients, partners such as Akamai, and internal teams. This is an excellent opportunity to drive media innovation while sharing your expertise through training and collaboration.

Because our services run 24/7, you will also participate in a shared on-call rotation to respond to incidents and ensure continuity outside office hours when needed.

Your day-to-day activities include:

• Manage and maintain streaming servers across multiple data centers in Amsterdam.
• Configuring video/audio streaming solutions, including VOD and live streaming, with or without DVR windows.
• Implementing and optimizing streaming software and hardware.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to encoding, delivery, and playback.
• Collaborating with clients and third parties to ensure smooth integration and delivery.
• Exploring and implementing the latest video streaming technologies, codecs, and DRM systems.
• Participating in a shared on-call rotation to support our streaming services outside office hours when needed

Our Alkmaar office is located on the edge of this beautiful historic city.

You’re an experienced streaming expert with a passion for digital media and a proactive mindset. You thrive on challenges, whether they involve configuring complex setups, solving technical issues, or guiding your teammates and clients through innovative solutions. As a natural communicator, you’re comfortable interacting with clients, partners, and colleagues across all levels.

What do you bring with you?

• Expertise in video streaming technologies—You have a solid understanding of MPEG-Dash, HLS, and Smooth Streaming, which ensures smooth video/audio delivery.
• Hands-on experience with DRM systems – You’re well-versed in systems like FairPlay, Widevine, and PlayReady, securing high-quality content for our clients.
• Familiarity with advanced video codecs—You’re experienced with codecs such as H.264/H.265, VP9, and AV1, which ensures the highest quality and efficiency in streaming.
• Knowledge of hardware decoding—You are familiar with tools like NETINT, Synamedia, and Harmonic, which enable smooth hardware integration and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of IP protocols—You’re skilled in RTMP and HTTP, which facilitate effective streaming operations.
• Proficiency with Linux systems – You’re comfortable navigating and maintaining Linux environments, ensuring reliable server performance.
• Experience with CDN setups – Preferably with Akamai, you can effectively optimize and manage content delivery networks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills – You excel at diagnosing and solving issues, ensuring uptime and optimal performance for streaming services.
• Passion for DevOps automation – You’re driven to streamline workflows and improve efficiency through automation tools and processes.
• Willingness to participate in a shared on-call rotation to respond to incidents outside office hours
• Fluency in English.

How we work

Hypersolid runs on trust, not hierarchy. People take ownership of their work, ask hard questions, and push each other to do better, because they care about the outcome, not because someone’s watching.

Technology is how we build, never the reason we build. We grow by staying curious, learning from each other, and giving feedback that’s honest instead of easy. We’re makers at heart, so we go after real problems with energy, not just good intentions.

If you want work you can be proud of, and a team that holds you to that same bar, you’ll feel at home here.