Senior Video Streaming Engineer (Web Platforms) - Talent Pool

Kake; Tempe (AZ); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote

Better Me Fund for personal growth

Community investing in social good

Job summary

A leading streaming technology company is looking for a talented developer to build and optimize video player features for large-scale streaming initiatives. This position requires a strong background in streaming frameworks like Bitmovin and hands-on experience with React Native and video playback components. This is a fully remote role, offering an opportunity to grow your personal passions and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute effectively from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications

• Strong background with streaming frameworks like Bitmovin or JW Player.
• Hands-on experience building video playback components.
• Experience working with React Native in multi-device environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize video player features for large-scale streaming.
• Design and implement player features across web-based platforms.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security in engineering practices.

Skills

Streaming frameworks (Bitmovin, JW Player, HLS.js, Shaka)

React Native

RESTful APIs

Version control (Git, Jenkins)

Performance optimizations

Tools

Docker

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Work closely with Engineering, Product, Project Management, and Backend Technology Services teams to build and optimize video player features that contribute to large-scale streaming initiatives.
• Design, architect, and implement player features across web and web-based platforms (Chromecast, Xbox, Samsung Tizen, LG, Vizio, Comcast boxes, and upcoming React Native apps).
• Contribute to the transition from JW Player wrappers to the Bitmovin SDK framework, ensuring high-quality playback experiences.
• Support ongoing projects like the new Amazon Fire TV Kepler app (React Native) and future React Native tvOS and Android TV implementations.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security while adhering to engineering best practices.
• Provide detailed technical specifications and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software using agile methodologies.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in web video and CTV platforms.

Core Requirements

• Strong background with streaming frameworks such as Bitmovin (preferred), JW Player, HLS.js, or Shaka.
• Hands‑on experience building or maintaining video playback components, UI integrations, and performance optimizations, including livestreaming scenarios and troubleshooting playback issues.
• Experience working with React Native, especially in CTV or multi‑device environments.
• Familiarity with Kepler or VegaOS development environments is a strong plus.
• Experience consuming RESTful APIs and writing automated unit or end‑to‑end tests.
• Proficiency with version control and build tools such as Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Agile workflows.
• Strong communication skills—both verbal and written—with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, distributed environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with video streaming technologies (HLS, DASH, DRM integrations).
• Knowledge of video QoE metrics, ABR algorithms, and analytics platforms such as Conviva or Segment.
• Familiarity with Node.js or backend services integration.
• Background working in media, entertainment, or studio environments.

Other Traits

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with attention to performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Willingness to take ownership of complex technical challenges and drive them to completion.
• Must be able to fully overlap with the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone.

The icing on the Kake

• Fully Remote – Simply put, we trust you.
• Better Me Fund – We invest in your personal growth and passions.
• Compassion is Badass – Join a community that invests in social good.