Senior Web Player Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Web & VideoPlayer Engineer with strong experience in JavaScript and web video playback to join our Video Technology team. In this role, you’ll help design, architect, and implement videoplayer features across web and Connected TV (CTV) platforms, enhancing the streaming experience for millions of users. You’ll collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Project Management, and Backend Technology Services teams to deliver reliable, high-performing, and scalable playback solutions.

Core Responsibilities

- Work closely with Engineering, Product, Project Management, and Backend Technology Services teams to build and optimize videoplayer features that contribute to large-scale streaming initiatives.

- Design, architect, and implement player features across web and web-based platforms (Chromecast, Xbox, Samsung Tizen, LG, Vizio, Comcast boxes, and upcoming React Native apps).

- Contribute to the transition from JW Player wrappers to the Bitmovin SDK framework, ensuring high-quality playback experiences.

- Support ongoing projects like the new Amazon Fire TV Kepler app (React Native) and future React Native tvOS and Android TV implementations.

- Ensure performance, scalability, and security while adhering to engineering best practices.

- Provide detailed technical specifications and documentation.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software using agile methodologies.

- Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in web video and CTV platforms.

Core Requirements

- Strong background with streaming frameworks such as Bitmovin (preferred),JW Player, HLS.js, orShaka.

- Hands-on experience building or maintaining video playback components, UI integrations, and performance optimizations, including livestreaming scenarios and troubleshooting playback issues.

- Excellent programming skills in JavaScript, with proven experience developing web videoplayer applications.

- Experience working with React Native, especially in CTV or multi-device environments.

- Familiarity with Kepler or VegaOS development environments is a strong plus.

- Experience consuming RESTful APIs and writing automated unit or end-to-end tests.

- Proficiency with version control and build tools such as Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Agile workflows.

- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, distributed environment.

- Experience analyzing player performance, diagnosing rebuffering or latency issues, and contributing to improvements in video playback quality.

Nice to Have

- Experience with videostreaming technologies (HLS, DASH, DRM integrations).

- Knowledge of video QoE metrics, ABR algorithms, and analytics platforms such as Conviva or Segment.

- Familiarity with Node.js or backend services integration.

- Background working in media, entertainment, or studio environments.

Other Traits

- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to performance, scalability, and user experience.

- Willingness to take ownership of complex technical challenges and drive them to completion.

- Must be able to fully overlap with the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone.