We are looking for both an Android Video Player Engineer and an iOS Video Player Engineer to join our Digital Video Platform organization. You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for developing and optimizing the video player frameworks that power a variety of applications, including sports, news, and entertainment content. This role is crucial for enhancing the user experience across live and video-on-demand (VOD) offerings.

Key Responsibilities

Android Role

• Design and develop video player applications and frameworks for Android platforms.
• Optimize live video streaming performance, focusing on reducing rebuffering issues and improving video start times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate video player capabilities into various applications (e.g., sports, news).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to video playback, DVR functionality, and user interface experience.

iOS Role

• Build and maintain video player components for iOS and tvOS applications.
• Utilize Swift and Xcode tools to develop high-quality video playback features.
• Support the integration of video player SDKs across different platforms.
• Optimize live streaming experiences, addressing challenges related to playback latency and user interactivity.

Required Skills & Experience

For Android

• 7+ years of experience in Android development/engineering.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and Java.
• Proven experience with live video streaming applications and video player frameworks.

For iOS

• 7+ years of experience in iOS development/engineering.
• Strong skills in Swift and experience with Xcode.
• Familiarity with building and distributing SDK components and programming with AVPlayer.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with analytic platforms such as Mux and/or Conviva.
• Knowledge of HLS and DASH streaming protocols.
• For iOS candidates, familiarity with Objective C is a plus.

Compensation

• Pay range. Approximately ?265,488.50 for the 6-month contract.

Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the media and entertainment industry. You will have the chance to tackle challenging problems, enhance user experiences, and collaborate with talented professionals in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply. If you are a passionate Video Engineer looking to make a significant impact in the digital video ecosystem, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.