Software Engineer, Live Streaming & Real-Time Media

HTU; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HTU in San Jose is seeking engineers to advance the Live/RTC streaming platform powering TikTok Live. You will research and develop features, design multimedia solutions across iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, and implement networked media components in client SDKs and servers.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in CS/Math, with strong CS basics, networking, OS knowledge, and hands-on experience in multimedia tech, video codecs, and modern languages such as C/C++, Java/Kotlin, Swift,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• Strong foundation in computer science, networking, and operating systems.
• Solid background in multimedia technologies, including image/signal processing, video codecs, or multimedia streaming.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: C/C++, Java/Kotlin, Objective-C/Swift, Python, or Golang.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Preferred: proficiency in signal processing, video compression, video codecs, or video processing algorithms.
• Preferred: strong knowledge of network algorithms such as congestion control, loss recovery, bandwidth estimation, latency measurement and control, socket optimization, and real-time video transmission protocols.
• Preferred: hands-on experience with multimedia frameworks and tools like FFmpeg, GStreamer, OBS Studio, VLC, x264, x265, WebRTC, RTP/RTCP streaming, or VoIP products.
• Preferred: experience with iOS frameworks (Core Data, Core Animation) or Android SDK.
• Preferred: familiarity with media servers such as Nginx RTMP module, Licode, Kurento, mediasoup, or Jitsi.
• Preferred: experience in video chat, live streaming, or video conferencing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new features on the Live/RTC streaming media platform for TikTok Live.
• Design and implement multimedia and network programs in client SDK and media server.
• Develop multimedia solutions across iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.
• Innovate in video algorithms and network transmission to enhance user experience.
• Analyze data, fine-tune parameters, and optimize Live/RTC services end to end.
• Explore cutting-edge technologies and contribute to innovation initiatives.

Skills

Programming languages

Networking fundamentals

Video processing

C/C++

Java/Kotlin

Objective-C/Swift

Python

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FFmpeg

GStreamer

WebRTC

RTP/RTCP

VLC

OBS Studio

x264

x265

Job description

HTU in San Jose is seeking engineers to advance the Live/RTC streaming platform powering TikTok Live. You will research and develop features, design multimedia solutions across iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, and implement networked media components in client SDKs and servers.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in CS/Math, with strong CS basics, networking, OS knowledge, and hands-on experience in multimedia tech, video codecs, and modern languages such as C/C++, Java/Kotlin, Swift,