Posted 4 days ago
Description
Kake is a remote-first company and a people-first global community of senior engineers. Kake engineers are behind some of the world’s most innovative products (Brands you’ve heard!), from Fortune 500 to fast-growing companies. We believe it’s not where your table is, but what you bring to the table that matters. Our community spans 45,000+ engineers across 55+ countries; join a culture where great people stay, grow, and thrive (and love eating kake!).
What you’ll build and own
- Design, architect, and implement video player features across web and Connected TV platforms (e.g., Chromecast, Xbox, Samsung Tizen, LG, Vizio, Comcast boxes).
- Build and optimize video player components using frameworks such as Bitmovin, JW Player, HLS.js, or Shaka.
- Troubleshoot and resolve playback issues, including rebuffering, latency, and live streaming-specific challenges.
- Analyze player performance and QoE metrics to diagnose issues and improve real-world playback quality.
- Contribute to player implementations using React Native for CTV and multi-device environments.
- Write automated unit or end-to-end tests and consume RESTful APIs to support reliable playback integrations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software using agile methodologies.
- Provide clear technical specifications and documentation for playback features.
Core Requirements
- Proven experience building and maintaining video players and live playback components for web and Connected TV platforms.
- Strong hands‑on experience with streaming frameworks such as Bitmovin, JW Player, HLS.js, or Shaka, including tuning and troubleshooting playback behavior for live streaming.
- Demonstrated ability to debug and optimize playback performance, including rebuffering, startup time, and playback stability.
- Familiarity with video streaming protocols, live playback concepts (latency, live edge, drift), ABR logic, and DRM integration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
Nice‑to‑Have
- Knowledge of video QoE metrics, ABR algorithms, and analytics platforms such as Conviva or Segment.
- Familiarity with Kepler or VegaOS development environments.
- Familiarity with Node.js or backend services integration.
- Background working in large‑scale sports live streaming environments.
- Comfortable working flexible hours to overlap with distributed teams across different time zones.
Why Join Kake?
The icing on the Kake:
- Competitive Pay in USD: Work globally, get paid globally.
- Fully Remote: Simply put, we trust you.
- Better Me Fund: We invest in your personal growth and passions.
- Compassion is Badass: Join a community that invests in social good.
Quick note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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