Technical Lead Media Delivery & Content Pipeline

We're seeking an experienced Technical Lead to own and scale our end-to-end media pipeline, from recording and ingestion to delivery and playback optimization across all platforms.

What You'll Do:

• Design and maintain automated content ingestion, transcoding, QC, and delivery pipelines handling thousands of assets daily


• Build multi-bitrate ABR workflows using FFmpeg, AWS MediaConvert, and streaming formats (HLS/DASH/CMAF)


• Architect CDN strategy and optimize delivery for startup time, buffering, and playback success


• Implement DRM systems (Widevine, FairPlay, PlayReady) and content protection workflows


• Build internal tools for monitoring, automation, and pipeline health


• Mentor engineers and define technical standards across teams

What You Bring:

• 5+ years in backend/media engineering with deep hands-on experience in FFmpeg, video codecs (H.264/H.265/AV1), and streaming protocols


• Strong knowledge of cloud media services (AWS MediaConvert, Elemental) and CDN internals


• Backend development skills (Python, Go, Node.js, Java)


• Experience with DRM, encoding profiles, and large-scale content delivery

Preferred Tools & Technologies

Media Processing: FFmpeg, GStreamer, Shaka Packager, Bento4, MP4Box
Cloud: AWS Media Services, GCP Transcoder
Delivery: CloudFront, Fastly, Akamai, Cloudflare
Backend: Python, Go, Java, Node.js
Infra: Docker, Kubernetes
Monitoring: Prometheus, ELK, Datadog, Grafana
Version Control: Git

Education

·       Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Media Technology, or related fields.

·       Certifications in cloud, media systems, or security (AWS Media, DRM certifications) are a plus.

Why Join Us?

·       Opportunity to work in a fast-growing audio/video and content platform.

·       Exposure to multi-language marketing and global user base strategies.

·       A collaborative work environment with a data-driven and innovative approach.

·       Competitive salary and growth opportunities in marketing and growth strategy.

About KUKU

Founded in 2018, KUKU is India’s leading storytelling platform, offering a vast digital library of audio stories, short courses, and microdramas. KUKU aims to be India’s largest cultural exporter of stories, culture and history to the world with a firm belief in “Create In India, Create For The World”.

We deliver immersive entertainment and education through our OTT platforms: Kuku FM, Guru, Kuku TV, and more. With a mission to provide high-quality, personalized stories across genres from entertainment across multiple formats and languages, KUKU continues to push boundaries and redefine India’s entertainment industry.

Website: www.kukufm.com

Android App: Google Play

iOS App: App Store

LinkedIn: KUKU

Ready to make an impact? Apply now!