Live Streaming & OTT Engineer

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About Platonix

Platonix is the world’s first soul‑centric wellbeing OTT platform, uniting Spirituality, Mind and Body with AI‑driven personalization and rich interactivity. Users can join large‑scale live events (up to 25,000 participants), access curated content from global wellness leaders, and explore a marketplace of holistic experiences. The mission is to merge ancient wisdom with advanced technology and enable creators to build and monetize engaged communities.

Role Overview

Platonix is hiring a Live Streaming & OTT Engineer to design, build and scale live and VOD streaming systems for interactive wellbeing experiences. Deep, hands‑on experience with AWS IVS, Amazon Chime SDK, and web/live streaming is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and optimize live + VOD workflows using AWS Media Services (MediaLive, MediaConvert, MediaPackage, MediaStore, IVS, CloudFront).
• Build low‑latency, interactive streaming with AWS IVS, Amazon Chime SDK, WebRTC, LL‑HLS, RTMP and SRT.
• Design ABR encoding/transcoding workflows and optimize encoding ladders and CDN usage.
• Implement DRM and content protection (Widevine, FairPlay, PlayReady).
• Integrate interactivity (chat, overlays, synchronized metadata, event‑driven actions).
• Monitor and improve QoE (latency, buffering, bitrates, errors, CDN performance).
• Troubleshoot issues across web, mobile and connected devices.
• Automate streaming operations with scripting (Python, Bash, Node.js).

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong practical experience with AWS IVS and Amazon Chime SDK for real‑time and interactive video.
• Solid knowledge of live streaming protocols and technologies: LL‑HLS, WebRTC, RTMP, SRT.
• Web streaming expertise: HLS/DASH in browser, HTML5 players (video.js, Shaka), MSE/EME.
• Deep familiarity with AWS Media Services and major CDNs (e.g., CloudFront, Akamai, Fastly).
• Good understanding of codecs (H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1), MPEG‑DASH, HLS, CMAF, ABR and QoE optimization.
• Experience on OTT platforms, video apps or large‑scale streaming systems.

Nice to Have

• Interest in spirituality, digital wellbeing or mission‑driven products.
• Experience with multi‑region architectures and event‑driven systems.
• Passion for interactive, community‑centric user experiences.

What We Offer

• Remote‑first work with a mindful, supportive culture.
• Work that contributes to global wellbeing and conscious technology.
• Competitive compensation and strong growth opportunities.