Senior Architect / Back End Video Streaming Developer—HLS/MPEG-DASH

The Pitch: Exciting music industry startup based in Los Angeles with a focus on streaming interactive live concerts. We are preparing to build the production version of our app. Collaborating with other developers and designers, this is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the overall application architecture and design.

Job Summary: We are looking for a Senior Architect / Developer to develop and implement a roadmap towards a scalable implementation of an interactive multiple vista point video streaming workflow, across several platforms. The position requires extensive knowledge of streaming systems such as DASH and/or HLS in order to present the user with multiple vista points in the player cut together on the server side.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a technical roadmap for and architect a live streaming solution with user interaction for switching vista points/cameras seamlessly.
• Work with the business and product managers to develop features required by the customers.
• Provide input on improving the player experience as it pertains to the multiple vista point features.
• Effectively architect and build an encoding and streaming farm with adequate capacity and efficiency for the audience base.
• Evaluate and select appropriate video and streaming technologies, such as codecs, platforms, etc.
• Determine best long-term solution towards scalable implementation of an HLS or MPEG-DASH based synchronized multiple vista point streaming system
• Build and create a recording system for hundreds of simultaneously live feeds for immediate replay by a user.

Qualifications:

• You are a guru of large, high-capacity video streaming solutions and have the vision to implement a robust video streaming workflow focused on allowing the user to choose between synchronized video streams.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or related area, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years industry experience working as a developer working with high-volume Internet sites, preferably video sites
• Strong background in video streaming engineering
• Experience with synchronized video streaming a MAJOR bonus
• Ability to work independently and research answers
• Love of live music