10+ years in backend engineering with staff-level architectural ownership
Deep experience with video streaming systems (WebRTC, HLS, RTMP, or similar)
Experience with high-throughput real-time systems at scale
Strong fundamentals in distributed systems
Production ownership of media pipelines
Responsibilities
Own the video and streaming backend for Signals end to end
Lead vendor knowledge transfer on video pipeline architecture and operations
Collaborate with the Video UI frontend team on the streaming experience
Partner with the ML/CV team on model serving for ICM 2.0
Establish SLOs, on-call rotation, and optimize costs for the video pipeline
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Equity in the form of stock options
Full Job Description
Job Summary
You will own the video and streaming backend that powers Signals, taking it from a third-party vendor into internal ownership. This is the highest-traffic backend in the Signals platform, and the technical decisions you make here will shape Signals for years.
Location: ONSITE - Sunnyvale, CA
About the Role
You will own the video and streaming backend that powers Signals, taking it from a third-party vendor into internal ownership. This is the highest-traffic backend in the Signals platform, and the technical decisions you make here will shape Signals for years.
Key Responsibilities
Own the video and streaming backend for Signals end to end.
Lead vendor knowledge transfer on video pipeline architecture and operations.
Partner with the Video UI frontend team on end-to-end streaming experience.
Partner with the ML/CV team on model serving for ICM 2.0.
Establish SLOs, on-call rotation, and cost optimization for the video pipeline.
Required Qualifications
10+ years in backend engineering, including staff-level architectural ownership.
Deep experience with video streaming systems (WebRTC, HLS, RTMP, or similar).
High-throughput real-time systems at scale.
Strong distributed systems fundamentals.
Production ownership of media pipelines.
Nice to Have
Security or surveillance video pipeline experience.
Edge-to-cloud video ingest and processing architectures.
Prior insourcing of a media backend from a third party.
Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary: $210,000 to $250,000 (DOE)
Equity: Stock options
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off
Location Requirement: Full-time, on-site at Sunnyvale HQ
About Knightscope
Knightscope is a developer of autonomous security robots that are designed to enhance public safety and security. The company's robots are equipped with a range of sensors and cameras that allow them to detect and respond to potential threats, and they can be used in a variety of settings, including corporate campuses, shopping centers, and airports. Knightscope's robots are designed to be highly customizable and scalable, and they can be programmed to perform a wide range of tasks, including surveillance, monitoring, and reporting. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
