Senior C++ TV Playback Engineer — Flexible / Remote

Spotify; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 591,207 - 859,937; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading audio streaming service is seeking a talented C++ Developer for their Native Playback team in Stockholm. You will design and enhance the integration layer for audio and video playback on TV devices, partnering with various teams to ensure seamless experiences. Successful candidates will have robust C++ experience, a deep understanding of video playback, and the ability to debug complex issues. This role offers flexible working arrangements, allowing a balance of in-person collaboration and remote work.

Qualifications

• Strong experience building low-level systems in C++. Experience in video or media domains is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with native playback frameworks like AVPlayer or ExoPlayer.
• Deep understanding of adaptive bitrate and A/V synchronization.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve the C++ integration layer for audio/video playback.
• Integrate playback experiences with TV platform-native frameworks.
• Own crucial playback areas including buffering strategies and track selection.

Skills

C++ development

Video playback fundamentals

Debugging performance issues

Native playback frameworks

Collaboration across teams

Job description

A leading audio streaming service is seeking a talented C++ Developer for their Native Playback team in Stockholm. You will design and enhance the integration layer for audio and video playback on TV devices, partnering with various teams to ensure seamless experiences. Successful candidates will have robust C++ experience, a deep understanding of video playback, and the ability to debug complex issues. This role offers flexible working arrangements, allowing a balance of in-person collaboration and remote work.