Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Video Streaming Engineer to join our team on an indefinite contract. The successful candidate will support real-time video delivery, likely related to surveillance and security systems. This role involves building, optimizing, and troubleshooting low-latency video streaming pipelines, with a strong focus on real-time protocols, networking, and FFmpeg. Additionally, there is a customer-facing component, as you will support deployments and troubleshoot in real-world environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize low-latency video streaming pipelines.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real-time video delivery.

• Utilize real-time streaming protocols such as RTP and RTSP.

• Hands-on experience with FFmpeg for encoding, decoding, and streaming.

• Apply strong networking fundamentals to address latency, jitter, and packet loss.

• Understand the impact of network behavior on video quality.

• Support live and real-time video systems in low-latency environments.

• Debug playback, buffering, and quality issues.

• Engage with customers to support deployments and troubleshoot on-site as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in real-time streaming protocols like RTP and RTSP.

• Hands-on experience with FFmpeg.

• Strong networking fundamentals including TCP and UDP.

• Experience with encoding, decoding, and streaming processes.

• Understanding of latency, jitter, and packet loss in networking.

• Ability to debug video playback, buffering, and quality issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with additional protocols such as WebRTC, RTMP, and SRT.

• Experience with tools and frameworks like GStreamer.

• Knowledge of media servers and custom streaming tools.

• Codec knowledge including H.264, H.265, and AV1.

• Programming skills in C, C++, or Python.

• Background in surveillance or security systems and camera or IoT video.

Work Environment

The work environment involves supporting real-time video streaming systems, likely within surveillance and security contexts. It may require on-site troubleshooting and customer interaction, emphasizing a customer-facing mindset.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Burr Ridge, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $200.00 - $200.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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