Senior Software Engineer
Summary
Senior JavaScript engineer building and improving streaming video playback solutions across web, set-top boxes, and connected TV devices, with a focus on MSE players, performance optimisation, and debugging. Hybrid role (2 days/week in the London office) on a 6+ month contract.
Senior Software Engineer
Location: London, UK, hybrid, 2 days per week in the London office
Contract: 6+ months
Experience: 5+ years
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior JavaScript Software Engineer to work on streaming video technology and playback solutions. You will help build and improve high-quality video streaming experiences across web, set-top boxes and other connected devices.
Key Skills
5+ years of professional JavaScript development experience.
Strong JavaScript skills. TypeScript experience is preferred.
Experience with video playback technologies, particularly MSE (Media Source Extensions) players.
Experience working with Set-Top Boxes (STBs) or connected TV devices.
Strong understanding of performance optimisation, memory usage and troubleshooting.
Experience developing scalable, maintainable and high-quality software.
Good understanding of debugging and resolving technical issues.
Strong communication and ability to work with distributed/global teams.
Comfortable mentoring junior developers and contributing to code reviews and best practices.
Nice to Have
Experience with streaming video, adaptive bitrate streaming or low-latency streaming.
Experience working across different platforms/devices such as Smart TVs, gaming consoles or streaming devices.
Exposure to modern video codecs and live streaming technologies.