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Position : Web Developer
Location : Austin, TX (Hybrid – 1 day remote per week)
Position Type : Full-Time, Permanent
Your Role
As a Web Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining advanced video players for web browsers, smart TVs, and mobile platforms. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will create innovative, scalable frontend solutions that enhance streaming experiences for diverse audiences and devices globally.
Key Responsibilities
Frontend Development : Design and develop innovative video player solutions for web browsers, smart TVs (e.g., TizenOS, WebOS, Roku OS), and mobile browsers.
Feature Planning : Plan, estimate, and prototype new features and improvements for the video player.
PWA Design : Design and develop Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) for enhanced user experiences.
Maintainable Code : Write clear, maintainable code within a shared codebase.
Collaboration : Work with cross-functional team members on features, design, and implementation.
Technology Integration : Explore and apply new technologies to enhance frontend capabilities.
Requirements Management : Clarify project requirements to ensure successful delivery.
Must-Have Skills & Experience
Experience : 5 years in web development, with expertise in frameworks that support multiple UI templates, styles, and brand customizations.
Video Player Expertise : Proven experience with OTT video applications on web platforms.
Plugin Development : Expertise in creating plugin frameworks for adaptable, pluggable components.
Code Maintenance : Ability to maintain and enhance existing software products with a strong understanding of current solutions.
Industry Knowledge : Awareness of trends in web application and smart TV app development.
Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Technical Requirements
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Languages & Frameworks : Advanced knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
Modern Libraries : Experience with Vue.js, React, or Angular.
Video Player Technology : Proficiency in HLS, DASH, and other video player technologies.
API Integration : Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and video player functionality.
DevOps Tools : Experience with CI / CD tools such as Git and Jenkins.
Agile Methodologies : Proficiency in Agile practices like Scrum and Kanban.
PWA Development : Skilled in designing and developing Progressive Web Applications (PWAs).
Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience
SaaS Platforms : Experience with SaaS platforms or live / VOD video streaming products.
Cross-Platform Development : Familiarity with smart TV platforms (e.g., TizenOS, WebOS, Roku OS) and mobile browsers.
Kotlin Expertise : Proficiency in Kotlin and Kotlin Multiplatform development.
Multimedia Protocols : Knowledge of multimedia transport protocols (e.g., RTP, RTMP, SRT, UDP, HLS / DASH).
Security Standards : Understanding of encryption protocols (e.g., SHA, AES, RSA) and DRM systems (e.g., PlayReady, Widevine, FairPlay).
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