21h ago

Sr. Software Engineer, iOS

US

✨ $160k-$200k / yearest.

full-timesenior Remotemedia

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πŸ’Ό About This Role

You'll shape the core video playback experience used by millions of users across a leading digital entertainment ecosystem. You will build and evolve a high-performance iOS Video Player SDK that powers seamless streaming experiences. This fully remote role sits at the intersection of mobile engineering and video technology, solving complex playback challenges.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Design and maintain a high-performance iOS Video Player SDK using Swift and Apple media frameworks.
  • Develop and optimize video playback capabilities including HLS streaming, DRM, and offline viewing.
  • Lead architectural decisions for cross-platform video playback systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex playback issues across the video delivery pipeline.
  • Provide technical leadership through code reviews, documentation, and mentorship.

πŸ“‹ Requirements

  • Strong experience in iOS development with deep expertise in Swift and Apple frameworks like AVFoundation and AVPlayer.
  • Hands-on experience with HLS streaming, DRM (FairPlay), and advanced video playback optimization techniques.
  • Solid understanding of streaming protocols, bitrate adaptation, and performance debugging in media applications.
  • Experience building scalable SDKs, shared platform components, or complex mobile architecture systems.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with QoE metrics, analytics, and instrumentation for video performance.
  • Exposure to additional platforms (Android, web, Roku) or video advertising standards (VAST/VMAP).

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • πŸ’° Competitive compensation aligned with senior-level mobile engineering roles.
  • 🏠 Fully remote work with flexible arrangements and occasional in-person collaboration.
  • 🎬 Work on high-scale streaming technology used by millions of users.
  • 🌱 Strong engineering culture focused on ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • πŸ₯ Comprehensive benefits including health coverage, wellness support, and retirement plans.

πŸ“¨ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks Β· AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter CallΒ· 30 min
  2. 2Technical ScreenΒ· 60 min
  3. 3On-site InterviewΒ· 4 hours
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