Senior Software Engineer – Player (Remote)
Role Overview
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Player team, you'll build and maintain client-side video playback components for a global streaming platform. Working across React Native, ExoPlayer, and AVFoundation, you'll collaborate with engineering, product, and UX teams to optimize streaming experiences for millions of users. This senior-level role involves code reviews, technical discussions, and ownership of key challenges.
Perks & Benefits
Fully remote position with a globally distributed team and flexible collaboration hours (UTC 16:00-19:00). Compensation ranges from $100k to $160k annually based on experience and location. Periodic in-person offsites foster team connection. The role offers the chance to impact a leading streaming platform used by millions.
Full Job Description
Senior Software Engineer – Player (Remote)
Our client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team responsible for building and maintaining the core playback infrastructure behind one of the world’s most popular streaming platforms.
In this role, you’ll work on video playback experiences across multiple platforms, collaborating with global engineering, product, and UX teams to deliver high-quality streaming experiences to millions of users worldwide.
What You’ll Do
Build, maintain, and optimize client-side video playback components
Develop new playback features and improve existing user experiences
Collaborate with frontend, mobile, and backend engineers on architecture and implementation decisions
Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
Contribute to engineering best practices and code quality initiatives
Work on React Native applications across mobile, TV, and web platforms
Help evolve native player foundations using technologies like ExoPlayer, AVFoundation, and FFmpeg
Take ownership of technical challenges and contribute to team-wide initiatives
Requirements
5+ years of software engineering experience
Strong experience with video playback infrastructure such as FFmpeg, ExoPlayer, MediaCodec, or similar technologies
Experience building user-facing applications on platforms such as Android, iOS, tvOS, macOS, or Roku
Familiarity with streaming protocols like HLS and DASH
Ability to quickly understand complex systems and existing codebases
Strong communication and collaboration skills in distributed environments
Ownership mindset and passion for building high-quality products
Nice to Have
Experience with React Native or React
Knowledge of Kotlin, Java, or C++
Previous experience working on streaming media applications
Tech Stack
React Native
ExoPlayer
AVFoundation
FFmpeg
Kotlin
Java
C++
HLS / DASH
About our Client
Our client is a global streaming media platform that helps millions of users discover, experience, and share the entertainment they love through a single, beautifully designed application.
The company operates as a fully remote organization with team members across more than 20 countries, fostering a culture centered around collaboration, flexibility, and innovation.
Work Environment
Fully remote
International distributed team
Collaboration hours generally between UTC 16:00–19:00
Periodic in-person offsites
Compensation
Compensation ranges from USD 100k to USD 160k annually, depending on seniority, location, and experience.
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