Lead Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop, test, and launch live streaming video platforms.

• Conduct automation testing throughout the entire video lifecycle, including acquisition, processing, delivery, and playback.

• Create and sustain internal automated QA systems that integrate with continuous integration and deployment methodologies.

• Establish and implement metrics and alerts for monitoring live streaming events and identifying reliability concerns.

• Mentor and support engineers while promoting collaboration and technical excellence.

• Collaborate with internal services to enhance QA workflow automation.

• Review testing plans at various stages in the video pipeline.

• Analyze test reports and document identified bugs.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases.

• Monitor and track defect resolutions in collaboration with developers.

• Provide QA support before and after deployment, including occasional evening and weekend shifts.

• Investigate and resolve live streaming workflow problems using logs and metrics.

• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and availability for both developers and internal customer teams.

• Test new product features and provide constructive feedback to product development.

• Collaborate with platform teams to build and test comprehensive end-to-end video streaming workflows.

• Align testing plans for live end-to-end video lifecycle assessments.

• Support video infrastructure QA and monitoring for high-profile launches such as UFC and NFL.

• Standardize regression practices and enhance automation QA coverage.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in developing a pytest automated test framework or similar, with a good understanding of automated testing strategies.

• Experience working with distributed systems and developing QA strategies for fault-tolerant architectures.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in live streaming video or distributed software QA.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

• Capability to drive issues to resolution while providing root cause analysis.

• Familiarity with HLS, DASH, CMAF, SRT, Zixi, RTP, and RTMP protocols.

• Experience with codecs such as H264, HEVC, VP9, AV1, and AAC.

• Knowledge of DRM, SCTE-104/35, Closed Captioning, and Digital Ad Insertion techniques.

• Experience with AWS Media Services or equivalent vendors.

• Proficiency with REST APIs, JSON, and XML.

• Ability to collaborate with internal business units and teams with diverse technical expertise.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience with Docker and ideally Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or OCI and Terraform.

• Exposure to Python REST APIs, FastAPI, and Celery.

• BS degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Familiarity with Rust is considered a plus.

• Experience in live streaming operations is an additional advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Disability benefits.

• Tuition assistance program.

• PTO / generous paid time off.

• Bonus eligibility.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.

• Opportunities for on-site and virtual engagement events.

• Opportunities to forge meaningful connections and cultivate a vibrant community.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.