Senior Web & Video Player Engineer - Remote

About the role

We’re looking for Senior Web & Video Player Engineers with strong experience in JavaScript and web video playback, skilled in delivering high‑performing, scalable streaming experiences across web and Connected TV platforms. It’s a great fit for people who enjoy owning playback quality end‑to‑end and collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to ship reliable video experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement video player features across web and Connected TV platforms (e.g., Chromecast, Xbox, Samsung Tizen, LG, Vizio, Comcast boxes).
• Build and optimize video player components using frameworks such as Bitmovin, JW Player, HLS.js, or Shaka.
• Troubleshoot and resolve playback issues, including rebuffering, latency, and live streaming‑specific challenges.
• Analyze player performance and QoE metrics to diagnose issues and improve real‑world playback quality.
• Contribute to player implementations using React Native for CTV and multi‑device environments.
• Write automated unit or end‑to‑end tests and consume RESTful APIs to support reliable playback integrations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver software using agile methodologies.
• Provide clear technical specifications and documentation for playback features.

Required profile

• 7+ years of web development experience with deep expertise in JavaScript and web video playback.
• Proven experience building and maintaining video players and live playback components for web and Connected TV platforms.
• Strong hands‑on experience with streaming frameworks such as Bitmovin, JW Player, HLS.js, or Shaka, including tuning and troubleshooting playback behavior for live streaming.
• Demonstrated ability to debug and optimize playback performance, including rebuffering, startup time, and playback stability.
• Familiarity with video streaming protocols, live playback concepts (latency, live edge, drift), ABR logic, and DRM integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• JavaScript
• Bitmovin
• JW Player
• HLS.js
• Shaka
• React Native
• RESTful APIs
• Node.js
• Conviva
• Segment
• Kepler
• VegaOS
• ABR algorithms
• DRM integration

What we offer

• Competitive pay in USD
• Fully remote work environment
• Better Me Fund for personal growth
• Community focused on social good