Senior Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Develop, test, and launch live streaming encoding platforms along with video processing and publishing workflows.

• Create and sustain automated quality assurance systems that are integrated with continuous integration and deployment methodologies.

• Conduct end-to-end automation testing for video acquisition, processing, delivery, and playback.

• Establish metrics and alerts for monitoring live streaming events and identifying potential reliability risks.

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

• Enhance QA workflow automation by utilizing internal services.

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

• Analyze testing reports and document any identified bugs.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases.

• Monitor defect resolutions and collaborate with developers to prevent, report, and resolve issues.

• Provide quality assurance support both prior to and following deployment.

• Investigate issues within the live streaming workflow using logs and metrics, troubleshoot, and recommend mitigations.

• Ensure reliability, scalability, and availability of the platform between developer teams and internal customers.

• Test new product features and offer feedback for the video streaming platform.

• Collaborate with platform teams to design and test comprehensive video streaming workflows.

• Assist with video infrastructure quality assurance and monitoring during major league launches, including UFC and NFL.

• Standardize regression practices and enhance automation quality assurance coverage.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in developing pytest automated testing frameworks or similar, with knowledge of automated testing strategies.

• Experience with distributed systems and quality assurance strategies for fault-tolerant architectures.

• Over 7 years of experience in live streaming video or distributed software quality assurance.

• Strong skills in troubleshooting.

• Proven ability to drive issues to resolution and perform root cause analysis.

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

• Knowledge of H264, HEVC, VP9, AV1, and AAC codecs.

• Understanding of DRM, SCTE-104/35, closed captioning, and digital ad insertion.

• Experience with AWS Media Services or similar vendors.

• Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and XML.

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

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience with Docker; familiarity with Kubernetes is preferred.

• Knowledge of AWS, GCP, or OCI along with Terraform.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Familiarity with Rust is preferred.

• Experience in live streaming operations is preferred.

• Availability for occasional evening and weekend quality assurance support.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• 401(k) plan.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Disability benefits.

• Tuition assistance program.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Bonus eligibility.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.

• On-site and virtual engagement events.

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

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