Senior C++ TV Playback Engineer — Low-Level Video

Spotify; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 533,960 - 800,940; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio streaming platform seeks a skilled C++ developer for its Native Playback team to improve audio and video playback experiences on TV devices. You will design and integrate the C++ layers that enhance performance and reliability, working closely with platform-native frameworks like AVPlayer and ExoPlayer. The role is based in Stockholm or London, offering flexibility to work from home while collaborating with teams for high-quality, reliable playback experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience building low-level systems in C++, ideally within video or playback domains.
• Hands-on experience with native playback frameworks like AVPlayer or ExoPlayer.
• Understanding of video playback fundamentals including codecs and adaptive bitrate.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve the C++ integration layer for audio and video playback on TV devices.
• Integrate playback experience with platform-native media frameworks.
• Own critical playback areas including buffering strategies and synchronization.

Skills

C++

Native playback frameworks

Debugging

Collaboration

Performance optimization

System diagnostics

Job description

A leading audio streaming platform seeks a skilled C++ developer for its Native Playback team to improve audio and video playback experiences on TV devices. You will design and integrate the C++ layers that enhance performance and reliability, working closely with platform-native frameworks like AVPlayer and ExoPlayer. The role is based in Stockholm or London, offering flexibility to work from home while collaborating with teams for high-quality, reliable playback experiences.