Senior Architect / Back End Video Streaming DeveloperHLS/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 vantage 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 vantage 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 vantage 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 vantage 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 vantage point streaming system


• Integrate CDN video streaming services for distribution.


• 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

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH DIRECT HLS/MPEG-DASH EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.  PLEASE DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT THIS EXPERIENCE.