Senior Web & Video Player Engineer - Remote

About the Role

Kake is a remote-first, people-focused global community comprising senior engineers who power innovative products used by Fortune 500 and fast-growing companies worldwide. Our community spans over 45,000 engineers across 55+ countries, fostering an environment where talented individuals grow, thrive, and collaborate remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop video player functionality for web and Connected TV devices including platforms such as Chromecast, Xbox, Samsung Tizen, LG, Vizio, and Comcast set-top boxes.
• Develop and enhance video player modules utilizing streaming video frameworks like Bitmovin, JW Player, HLS.js, or Shaka, focusing on optimization and scalability.
• Identify and resolve playback problems involving rebuffering, latency issues, and challenges unique to live streaming scenarios.
• Evaluate video player performance using Quality of Experience (QoE) data to diagnose and improve real-world streaming quality.
• Implement features with React Native tailored for Connected TV and multi-device environments.
• Create automated unit and end-to-end testing suites and integrate playback solutions via RESTful APIs to ensure stability and reliability.
• Collaborate effectively with product and engineering teams, working within agile frameworks to deliver software solutions.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation detailing playback functionalities and specifications.

Required Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional experience in web development with an emphasis on JavaScript and web-based video playback technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining video player applications and live streaming components across both web and Connected TV platforms.
• Proficient in using streaming frameworks such as Bitmovin, JW Player, HLS.js, or Shaka, with capability to fine-tune playback and troubleshoot live streaming issues.
• Strong skills in debugging and optimizing playback metrics including rebuffering rates, start-up latency, and overall playback stability.
• In-depth understanding of video streaming standards, live playback specifics such as latency, live edge and drift management, adaptive bitrate (ABR) algorithms, and DRM systems integration.
• Excellent command of English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, capable of working autonomously in a fast-paced, remote work setting.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with video Quality of Experience standards, ABR algorithm design, and analytics tools like Conviva or Segment.
• Familiarity with development environments such as Kepler or VegaOS.
• Knowledge of Node.js backend services and integration methods.
• Background in extensive live sports streaming platforms.
• Flexible working hours to facilitate collaboration with globally distributed teams, particularly to overlap with US Pacific Time Zone by 5 to 6 hours daily.

Additional Information

• This position requires overlap with US time zones (approx. 5 to 6 hours daily PST).

Why Work at Kake?

• Competitive compensation paid in USD, supporting work from anywhere worldwide.
• 100% remote work environment based on trust and autonomy.
• Dedicated "Better Me Fund" investing in your personal development and passions.
• A supportive community actively engaged in social good and compassion.