Software Developer II – Web Video & Lightning JS

Job Description

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.