Senior Architect / Back End Video Streaming Developer-HLS/MPEG-DASH

Livestage

$120K — $150K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with large-scale video streaming solutions.
  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent, Bachelor’s or Master’s.
  • Minimum 5 years of development experience with high-traffic websites, ideally video-focused.
  • Strong background in video streaming engineering skills.
  • Experience in synchronized video streaming is highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to work independently and solve complex problems.
  • Passion for live music.

Responsibilities

  • Architect a seamless live streaming solution with interactive user features.
  • Collaborate with business and product managers to define customer-focused features.
  • Enhance player experience with multiple vantage point functionalities.
  • Design an efficient encoding and streaming infrastructure for large audiences.
  • Select appropriate video and streaming technologies for optimal performance.
  • Establish a scalable solution for HLS or MPEG-DASH synchronized streaming.
  • Integrate CDN services for effective video distribution.
  • Develop a recording system for numerous simultaneous live feeds.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the future of interactive live concert streaming.
  • Collaborative work environment with talented developers and designers.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge streaming technology and methodologies.
  • Impactful role in an exciting startup within the music industry.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Summary: We are looking for a Senior Architect / Developer to develop and implement a roadmap towards a scalable implementation of an interactive multiple vantage point video streaming workflow, across several platforms. The position requires extensive knowledge of streaming systems such as DASH and/or HLS in order to present the user with multiple vantage points in the player cut together on the server side.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide a technical roadmap for and architect a live streaming solution with user interaction for switching vantage points/cameras seamlessly.
  • Work with the business and product managers to develop features required by the customers.
  • Provide input on improving the player experience as it pertains to the multiple vantage point features.
  • Effectively architect and build an encoding and streaming farm with adequate capacity and efficiency for the audience base.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate video and streaming technologies, such as codecs, platforms, etc.
  • Determine best long-term solution towards scalable implementation of an HLS or MPEG-DASH based synchronized multiple vantage point streaming system
  • Integrate CDN video streaming services for distribution.
  • Build and create a recording system for hundreds of simultaneously live feeds for immediate replay by a user.

Qualifications:
  • You are a guru of large, high-capacity video streaming solutions and have the vision to implement a robust video streaming workflow focused on allowing the user to choose between synchronized video streams.
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or related area, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years industry experience working as a developer working with high-volume Internet sites, preferably video sites
  • Strong background in video streaming engineering
  • Experience with synchronized video streaming a MAJOR bonus
  • Ability to work independently and research answers
  • Love of live music


ONLY CANDIDATES WITH DIRECT HLS/MPEG-DASH EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT THIS EXPERIENCE.

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