Senior Web & Video Player Engineer

About the role

Kake is seeking a Senior Web & Video Player Engineer to design and deliver high‑performance streaming experiences for web and Connected TV platforms. You will own playback quality end‑to‑end, collaborate with product and engineering teams, and help shape the future of video playback across a global community of engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement video player features for web and CTV platforms such as Chromecast, Xbox, Samsung Tizen, LG, Vizio, and Comcast boxes.
• Build and optimise player components using frameworks like Bitmovin, JW Player, HLS.js, or Shaka.
• Troubleshoot playback issues including rebuffering, latency, and live‑stream challenges.
• Analyse QoE metrics to diagnose and improve real‑world playback quality.
• Write automated unit and end‑to‑end tests and integrate RESTful APIs for reliable playback.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams using agile methodologies and provide clear technical specifications.

Required profile

• 7+ years of web development experience with deep expertise in JavaScript and web video playback.
• Proven experience building and maintaining video players and live playback components for web and Connected TV.
• Strong hands‑on experience with streaming frameworks (Bitmovin, JW Player, HLS.js, Shaka) and live‑stream tuning.
• Demonstrated ability to debug and optimise playback performance (rebuffering, startup time, stability).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and ability to work independently in a remote, fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• JavaScript
• Bitmovin
• JW Player
• HLS.js
• Shaka
• React Native
• RESTful APIs
• Node.js (nice‑to‑have)
• ABR algorithms (nice‑to‑have)
• Conviva or Segment analytics (nice‑to‑have)

What we offer

• Competitive pay in USD
• Fully remote work environment
• Better Me Fund for personal growth
• Community focused on social good and employee wellbeing