C++ Video Streaming Engineer

Team Summary

At SQUAD, our Video Streaming team delivers exceptional video quality experiences across diverse platforms. We specialize in cloud media streaming, codec configuration, and video streaming optimization for smart home security and IoT devices.

Our solutions primarily operate on embedded systems, allowing us to collaborate closely with hardware vendors to maximize performance and introduce cutting-edge features. With a strong focus on innovation, the Video Streaming team develops efficient, low-latency, high-quality solutions tailored to support various platforms and operating systems, including Linux and RTOS.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled C++ Video Streaming Engineer to join our team and contribute to projects in the smart home security and IoT domains. You will be responsible for developing a low-latency video streaming solution that enables reliable bidirectional communication and conferencing across various network conditions.

Expanding our Video Streaming team, we are looking for a professional with strong development skills who is passionate about video streaming technologies and adept at tackling technical challenges.

This position offers an opportunity to be part of a new upcoming project.

Responsibilities and Duties

— Develop code in C/C++ for embedded Linux/RTOS applications, services, and drivers related to video streaming
— Design and implement complex streaming solutions for smart home security and IoT devices
— Follow Agile processes, including new feature development, product support, implementation of tests, writing technical documentation, and performing code and architecture reviews.

Qualifications and Skills

— Proficiency in programming languages C and C++ (11)
— Extensive practical knowledge of one or more of the common streaming/control protocols — RTP/RTCP, RTSP, SDP, WebRTC
— Basic understanding of video and audio encoding technologies
— Deep understanding of network programming, VoIP and Video over IP
— Practical experience with media frameworks such as GStreamer, FFMpeg, WebRTC, LibAV, or any other
— Experience in developing scalable distributed systems
— Experience in network troubleshooting
— Experience in UNIX-like OS environment
— Understanding of Software Development Process. Including the Software Design process
— Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze issues and identify root causes
— At least Intermediate level in both written and spoken English.

Nice to have

— Familiarity with multiple media codecs, including H.264 and H.265
— Experience with programming languages such as Golang and Python.

We offer multiple benefits that include

— The environment of equal opportunities, transparent and value-based corporate culture, and an individual approach to each team member
— Competitive compensation and perks. Annual performance review
— Gig-contract
— 21 paid vacation days per year, paid public holidays according to Ukrainian legislation
— Development opportunities like corporate courses, knowledge hubs, and free English classes as well as educational leaves
— Medical insurance is provided from day one. Sick leaves and medical leaves are available
— Remote working mode is available within Ukraine only
— Free meals, fruits, and snacks when working in the office.