Senior Software Engineer

Job Description:

• Build, test, and release live streaming encoding platforms and video processing and publishing workflows
• Develop and maintain automated QA systems integrated with continuous integration and deployment strategies
• Perform end-to-end automation testing across video acquisition, processing, delivery, and playback
• Define metrics and alerts for monitoring live streaming events and identifying reliability risks
• Mentor and guide engineers while fostering collaboration and technical excellence
• Increase QA workflow automation using internal services
• Review test plans across different points in the video pipeline
• Analyze test reports and document bugs
• Create and maintain detailed test plans and test cases
• Track defect resolution and coordinate with developers to prevent, report, and resolve defects
• Provide QA support before and after deployment
• Investigate live streaming workflow issues using logs and metrics, troubleshoot, and suggest mitigations
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and availability between developers and internal customer teams
• Test new product features and provide feedback for the video streaming platform
• Interface with platform teams to build and test end-to-end video streaming workflows
• Support video infrastructure QA and monitoring for major league launches such as UFC and NFL
• Standardize regression practices and improve automation QA coverage

Requirements:

• Experience developing pytest automated test frameworks or similar, with familiarity with automated test strategies
• Experience with distributed systems and QA strategies for fault-tolerant architectures
• 7+ years of experience with live streaming video or distributed software QA
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to drive issues to resolution and provide root cause analysis
• Experience with HLS, DASH, CMAF, SRT, Zixi, RTP, and RTMP
• Experience with H264, HEVC, VP9, AV1, and AAC codecs
• Knowledge of DRM, SCTE-104/35, closed captioning, and digital ad insertion
• Experience with AWS Media Services or competing vendors
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and XML
• Ability to work with internal business units and teams with varying technical backgrounds
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with Docker; Kubernetes preferred
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or OCI and Terraform
• Exposure to Python REST APIs, FastAPI, and Celery
• BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Rust familiarity preferred
• Live streaming operations experience preferred
• Availability to provide occasional evening and weekend QA support

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• PTO / generous paid time off
• Bonus eligibility
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
• On-site and virtual engagement events
• Opportunities to build meaningful connections and a vibrant community
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans