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Senior Web & Video Player Engineer (Remote)

kake • Poland
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Design, architect, and optimize high-performance video players for web and Connected TV platforms, ensuring seamless streaming experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve playback issues, improve QoE metrics, and implement scalable solutions using JavaScript and specialized frameworks. Requires 7+ years of expertise in web video playback, streaming protocols, and live streaming optimization.

Key Highlights
Architect and implement video players for web and Connected TV platforms (e.g., Chromecast, Samsung Tizen, Xbox)
Debug and optimize playback performance, including rebuffering, latency, and live streaming challenges
Collaborate with product and engineering teams using agile methodologies to deliver reliable video experiences
Key Responsibilities
Design, architect, and implement video player features for web and Connected TV platforms
Build and optimize video player components using streaming frameworks like Bitmovin, HLS.js, or Shaka
Troubleshoot and resolve playback issues, including rebuffering, latency, and live streaming challenges
Analyze player performance and QoE metrics to diagnose and improve real-world playback quality
Contribute to player implementations using React Native for CTV and multi-device environments
Write automated unit or end-to-end tests and integrate with RESTful APIs for reliable playback
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software using agile methodologies
Provide technical specifications and documentation for playback features
Technical Skills Required
JavaScript Web Video Playback Streaming Frameworks (e.g., Bitmovin, HLS.js, Shaka)
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Pay in USD
Fully Remote Work
Better Me Fund for Personal Growth
Nice to Have
Knowledge of video QoE metrics and ABR algorithms
Experience with Conviva or Segment analytics platforms
Familiarity with Kepler or VegaOS development environments
Background in large-scale sports live streaming environments
Node.js or backend services integration experience

Job Description

Senior Web & Video Player Engineer - Remote

Kake is a remote-first company and a people-first global community of senior engineers. Kake engineers are behind some of the world’s most innovative products (Brands you’ve heard!), from Fortune 500 to fast-growing companies. We believe it’s not where your table is, but what you bring to the table that matters. Our community spans 45,000+ engineers across 55+ countries; join a culture where great people stay, grow, and thrive (and love eating kake!).

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