Senior Video Streaming & Real-Time Media Engineer

The role

We are looking for a Senior Video Streaming & Real-Time Media Engineer to join a team building and scaling video streaming and real-time communication solutions.

This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on video processing and streaming, real-time networking, and AWS-based infrastructure.

You will collaborate closely with experienced Architects and Engineers to implement scalable media solutions and globally distributed infrastructure. The team will collectively cover the required technical areas, allowing engineers with particularly strong expertise in one or more areas to complement the skills of other team members.

What you will do

Develop and maintain video processing and streaming solutions.
Build media pipelines using GStreamer or FFmpeg.
Work with video codecs, streaming protocols, and media container formats.
Implement real-time communication solutions using WebRTC and related networking technologies.
Develop and support AWS infrastructure for scalable media workloads.
Implement solutions involving EKS, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, load balancing, autoscaling, and caching.
Contribute to multi-region and globally distributed deployments.
Troubleshoot performance, networking, streaming, and infrastructure issues.
Collaborate with Architects on technical design and implementation decisions.
Contribute to the reliability and scalability of production media systems.

What you need

Requirements

5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Hands-on professional experience with video streaming, video processing, or real-time communication systems.
Strong understanding of networking concepts related to real-time media.
Hands-on experience working with AWS infrastructure.
Experience developing and supporting scalable production systems.
Ability to work effectively with Architects and other Senior Engineers in a highly technical environment.
Advanced written and verbal English communication skills.

Must Have

Strong experience with video processing and streaming technologies, including: GStreamer or FFmpeg, H.264/H.265, HLS/DASH, fMP4/TS.
Strong experience with real-time networking and media communication, including: RTP, WebRTC, STUN, TURN, SFU, UDP.
Strong experience with AWS infrastructure and globally distributed deployments, including technologies such as S3, CloudFront, Lambda, EKS, Autoscaling, Network Load Balancer (NLB), Global Accelerator, Valkey/Redis, and Multi-region deployments.
Experience building and supporting scalable production systems.
Experience working with video streaming or real-time media systems in production environments.
Advanced written and verbal English communication skills.

Join Our Team

Oowlish, one of Latin America's rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team.

As a valued member of Oowlish, you will collaborate with premier clients from the United States and Europe, contributing to pioneering digital solutions. Our commitment to creating a nurturing work environment is recognized by our certification as a Great Place to Work, where you will have opportunities for professional development, growth, and a chance to make a significant international impact.

We offer the convenience of remote work, allowing you to craft a work-life balance that suits your personal and professional needs. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about technology, proficient in English, and excited to engage in remote collaboration for a worldwide presence.

Pay and benefits

Home office;

Competitive compensation based on experience;

Career plans to allow for extensive growth in the company;

International Projects;

Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational);

Games and Competitions;