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Senior C++ Playback Engineer - Remote Eligible
Design and develop native C++ video players for multiple smart device platforms
Remote
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Senior C++ Playback Engineer
This is a remote position. We're looking for a Senior C++ Playback Engineer to join an international team building high-performance video playback systems for Smart TVs, Set Top Boxes, and Gaming Consoles.
You'll design and develop native C++ players using GStreamer, integrate DRM systems (PlayReady, Widevine, FairPlay), and ensure seamless, secure playback experiences across multiple platforms.
What You'll Do:
- Build and maintain C++-based streaming video players for Smart TVs and consoles
- Develop and optimize GStreamer-based player plugins
- Implement DRM encryption and adaptive bitrate (ABR) logic
- Improve playback performance and reduce time-to-first-frame (TTFF)
- Collaborate cross-functionally in an Agile environment
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience with C/C++ programming
- Hands-on experience with Smart TV/embedded platform development (Roku, FireTV, Tizen, WebOS, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of streaming protocols (HLS, DASH, CMAF, RTP, LL-HLS)
- Familiarity with FFmpeg, GStreamer, or WebRTC
- Understanding of modern codecs (H.264, H.265, AV1) and HDR formats (Dolby Vision)
- Experience integrating DRM protection and working with multilingual audio/subtitles
Benefits:
- Fully remote, globally distributed team
- Work on cutting-edge video streaming technologies
- Flexible contract options depending on location
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