Senior Software Engineer

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. Identify bottlenecks and optimize video workflows across encoding and delivery .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $124,000 - $186,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and managing scalable cloud-native applications on OCI and GCP, with a strong focus on microservices architecture and video processing. Proficient in integrating AI-powered tools and optimizing video workflows to enhance performance and reliability.

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Microservices Architecture DesignCloud-Native Application DevelopmentAI Tools IntegrationVideo Codec and Protocols KnowledgeCI/CD Pipeline Implementation

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Hard Skills

GolangJavaPythonMicroservicesCloud InfrastructureDockerKubernetesCI/CDVideo CodecsTechnical Writing

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Oracle Cloud InfrastructureGoogle Cloud PlatformAI-Assisted Coding ToolsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/MS Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Video WorkflowsEncodingTranscodingAI-Powered ToolsCloud/SaaS Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesMicroservicesOraclePythonGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify bottlenecks and optimize video workflows across encoding and delivery
Integrate AI-powered tools into development processes
Build and manage scalable cloud-native applications on OCI and GCP for video processing
Design, develop, and maintain microservices for a modular and scalable video platform
Collaborate on re-architecting and migrating monolithic systems into microservices-based cloud architectures
Monitor and improve microservices performance, reliability, and scalability
Stay current with software engineering and video technology trends
Foster collaboration across the engineering organization
Optimize and modernize the cloud video encoding platform
Design and implement microservices architectures
Build and deploy AI-driven tools and automation
Develop and scale cloud-native video transcoding solutions on GCP and OCI
Collaborate with engineers across Desktop, OTT, and Mobile platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
5+ years working with programming languages such as Golang, Java, Python
Experience using AI tools in software development, including prompt engineering
Experience with AI-assisted coding tools such as Cursor
Experience working with large language models such as Anthropic Claude
3+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining microservices architectures
3+ years working with Cloud/SaaS services such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or Google Cloud
BS/MS Degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent applicable experience
Experience with container technology and orchestration such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with technical writing and design documentation
Experience with video codecs and protocols such as H.264, HEVC, AV1, HLS, RTMP

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Bonus eligibility
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
Generous paid time off
Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products
Exclusive screenings and events
Speaker series
Volunteer activities
Reasonable accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process