Job Description

We are looking for a

Media Server Engineer

to join our team and play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing transcoding and media streaming solutions for high-quality delivery across mobile and web platforms.

What You'll Do:

Develop techniques to improve transcoding and streaming reliability for optimal viewer quality on mobile & web platforms. Support the development team in enhancing and stabilizing the Server-Side video transcoding pipeline. Configure and optimize video delivery at the content delivery network (CDN) layer. Maintain and improve video quality and accessibility, focusing on latency in poor network conditions. Collaborate with the internal team to identify potential roadblocks and enhance the viewer experience. Work with the team on research projects and address challenging aspects of future online video solutions.

What We're Looking For:

Strong experience in video transcoding platforms and frameworks (e.g., Gstreamer, Ffmpeg). In-depth knowledge of video standards (e.g., H.264, HEVC, AV1, CBR, VBR, ABR). Experience in configuring and optimizing video delivery at the network level. Knowledge of video delivery systems (e.g., RTSP, WebRTC, HLS, DASH, SRT, RTMP). Working knowledge of Git. Familiarity with the software development life cycle, including testing, deployment, and monitoring solutions.

How We Work:

We use Microsoft Teams for daily communication, including standups and team meetings. Our culture values open discussion, ownership, and a founder mindset. We prioritize exceptional design, UI/UX, thorough documentation, detailed to-do lists, and data-driven decision-making. Team bonding is fostered through bi-monthly townhalls, destressing sessions with a certified healer, and biannual company retreats. We offer a fully remote workplace, comprehensive health insurance, attractive equity options for top performers, mental health consultations, company-sponsored upskilling courses, designated growth hours, 40 hours annually for community causes, and access to a financial advisor. * Wobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.