Software Engineer (Remote)

An entertainment organization in New Jersey has a great Remote opportunity awaiting an experienced Software Engineer. In this role, the Software Engineer (Remote) will be responsible to help the video engineering team build & manage systems that deliver all content on a new streaming application, including 24/7 linear streams and live events.

• Building and supporting the live and linear pipeline for streaming video, optimizing video encoding, packaging, and delivery
• Providing support for live events and other linear channels
• Using requirements and modeling to work with Product Owners to implement smart technology solutions ad tools delivery premium quality audio and video experiences
• Continuously learning, improving, and optimizing processes and ways of working
• Managing and maintaining cloud-based content delivery and services
• Performing other duties, as needed

• 3+ years of experience working with Web Technologies, Digital Video Workflow & Operations, and Digital Video Technology Development
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Proficiency with languages such as JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Objective C, Rust, and C
• Solid understanding of Server-side languages, such as Python, Java
• Key understanding of technology principles and work methods (Agile, Scrum, etc.)
• Experience and knowledge with single-server ad insertion (SSAI), specifically transcoding and packing with ad projects
• Technical experience with Cloud-based technologies, specifically within architecture/infrastructure (AWS)
• Solid understanding of containerization as it relates it Cloud (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Solid understanding of playback protocols, such as DASH, CMAF/HLS, etc.
• Knowledge of OTT video delivery pipelines including basic networking concepts, source origination, video ingest & encoding, and packing, including encryption and DRM
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communicaiton skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized