Backend Software Engineer (AI + Audio) - China
Summary
Builds and optimizes real-time audio/video streaming services using AI, WebRTC, and cloud infrastructure to power low-latency global conversations.
We’re looking for a Backend Software Engineer
We’re looking for a Backend Software Engineer with a strong background in AI + real-time audio to join our engineering team in China. You will play a key role in building and optimizing communication features that power high-quality, low-latency conversations for our global customers.
Responsibility- Design, develop, and optimize real-time audio/video streaming services.
- Work with protocols such as WebRTC, SIP, RTP, or related technologies.
- Ensure high performance, low latency, and fault-tolerant communication pipelines.
- Collaborate with frontend, mobile, and product teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
- Write clean, scalable, and maintainable backend code.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to media services.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 2–4 years of backend development experience, ideally in real-time communications (RTC).
- Proficiency in Go or Python.
- Experience with audio/video codecs, streaming protocols, and media servers.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and distributed systems.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Experience with WebRTC-based platforms.
- Experience with AI agents and voice LLM.
- Knowledge of scaling media services for large user bases.
- Contributions to open-source RTC projects.
- Be part of a dynamic, mission‑driven team that values collaboration, ownership, and innovation.
- Opportunity to grow and learn from experienced senior engineers and tech leads.
- Onsite working environment that fosters close mentorship and real‑time collaboration.
- Exposure to building infrastructure that handles real-world scale and complexity.