Technical Streaming Engineer

Hypersolid; Omval; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hypersolid is seeking a Technical Streaming Engineer to join the Media Team in Amsterdam. You will own the streaming stack, delivering live and on-demand content across multiple platforms in collaboration with Akamai and internal teams.

You will implement and optimize streaming software and hardware, troubleshoot encoding and playback issues, and participate in a shared on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 service continuity. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Must have deep knowledge of video streaming architectures.
• Experience with DRM systems and content protection.
• Strong Linux and DevOps automation skills.
• Familiarity with Akamai CDN and edge delivery is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Own and operate streaming stack for live and VOD across multiple data centers.
• Implement, update and maintain core streaming software in cloud and on-premise.
• Collaborate with clients, partners (Akamai) and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Troubleshoot encoding, delivery and playback issues.
• Maintain on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 service continuity.
• Explore new streaming tech, codecs, and DRM systems.

Job description

What are you going to do?

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.

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

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.