Software Developer II – Web Video & Lightning JS

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain components of the Web Player SDK using TypeScript, CSS, JavaScript, and Lightning JS.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineering teams to enhance video playback experiences.
• Optimize streaming performance, ensuring low latency and high-quality playback using web video APIs and Lightning JS media players.
• Troubleshoot issues related to media streaming, buffering, and DRM.
• Ensure high code quality through unit/integration tests and code reviews.
• Stay current with web video technologies and the Lightning JS framework.
• Explore and document cross-team technical solutions, considering performance tradeoffs, browser/device compatibility, and Lightning JS capabilities.

Must Have:

• 3+ years of experience in web development with a focus on TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Strong proficiency in CSS, modern JS (ES6+), and web video APIs (HTML5, MSE, EME).
• Hands-on experience with streaming protocols like HLS and DASH.
• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Parcel), CI/CD, automated testing (Jest, Cypress), and Agile development.
• Solid problem-solving and debugging capabilities, especially for video/web platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of state management (Redux, Zustand, Context API).
• Experience handling on-call support for customer-facing web/TV issues.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers in TypeScript, JavaScript, and web dev best practices.
• Exposure to web-based telemetry and video analytics.

Good to Have:

• Experience with Lightning JS for connected TV apps.
• Familiarity with SSR and web video performance optimization techniques.
• Understanding of cross-browser compatibility for video playback.
• Awareness of connected TV development nuances and standards.