Player Engineer iOS

Ready to build the future of sports streaming on Apple devices?

DAZN

native player innovation

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be the

  technical bridge

  between vision and execution—translating business needs into real-world features that power playback on iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs.
• Analyze and refine player workflows across iOS/tvOS, identifying performance gaps, friction points, and opportunities for innovation.
• Collaborate with a

  cross-functional powerhouse

  —engineers, QA, product managers, designers—to build and ship playback features that are fast, resilient, and elegant.
• Optimize AVPlayer integrations, troubleshoot playback issues (DRM, ABR, codec compatibility, sync), and ensure that our video just works.
• Build

  prototypes and proof-of-concepts

  to explore cutting-edge streaming tech—from low-latency delivery to next-gen codecs.
• Champion

  code quality and platform standards

  through code reviews, technical guidance, and hands-on support across CI/CD pipelines.
• Own and evolve player-related documentation—architectures, APIs, integration specs—and contribute to product excellence.
• Stay ahead of the curve by tracking the latest in video tech, Apple OS updates, and performance optimization techniques.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of real-world experience developing

  iOS and/or tvOS apps

  , preferably with a focus on media streaming.
• Fluency in

  Swift

  ,

  SwiftUI

  , and

  UIKit

  , with hands-on expertise in

  AVPlayer

  and Apple’s native video stack.
• Deep knowledge of

  HLS

  ,

  FairPlay DRM

  , adaptive bitrate streaming, and how to

  debug playback like a pro

  .
• Experience optimizing performance using tools like Instruments, Xcode Profiler, and crash/debugging suites.
• A track record of working in

  Agile environments

  , using

  Git

  ,

  JIRA

  , and collaborating with distributed global teams.
• Strong communication and analytical skills—you know how to break down complex problems and tell compelling stories with your solutions.

Why Join Us?

• Scale that matters:

  Your work will impact

  millions of viewers worldwide

  , every single day.

• Innovation-first culture:

  Be part of a team that experiments boldly and delivers relentlessly.

• Growth opportunities:

  Room to specialize, lead, and expand into new domains—whether it’s low-latency streaming, player SDKs, or platform leadership.

• Global community:

  Collaborate with top-tier talent across the UK, Europe, India, and beyond.

• Great perks:

  Flexible work options, sports-centric culture, access to DAZN subscriptions, and a team that loves what they do.

Apply now and let’s redefine how the world watches sports—together.