What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Systems Development Engineer position at Open Sesame Media, Inc.?
Location: Remote (US)
Department: Engineering / R&D
Reports To: CTO
Open Sesame Media is looking for a Video Systems Development Engineer to join our growing technical team. We are a group of pioneers—people who love doing things that haven’t been done before and have a deep love for music.
You will be working on our core infrastructure, the engine that powers our music vertical and our dual-use vertical. This role is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to build the future of collaboration between the creative community, helping to foster a pro-social, pro-cooperative communal experience for the entire world. No pressure.
- End-to-End Transport Layer: Lead the full-cycle development of the video transport layer, ensuring valid synchronization and ultra-low latency.
- QUIC Pipeline Integration: Integrate video into an existing, sophisticated QUIC pipeline that currently manages audio, ensuring reliable AV synchronization.
- Native Application Development (optional): Work hands-on with the development of native MacOS and iOS applications.
- SDK Design: Architect and design a robust Linux SDK based on the existing SyncStage codebase to expand our platform's versatility.
- Cross-Functional Optimization: Collaborate closely with the engineering team to analyze metrics such as latency, packet loss, and quality, with the goal of troubleshooting and improving the pipeline.
- Experience: 5 years of software engineering experience with a specific focus on video systems.
- Languages: proficiency in C is essential. (Optional: Rust, Swift.)
- Protocols & Pipelines: Deep experience with QUIC pipelines and WebRTC. (Optional: SMPTE 2110, NDI, and JPEG XS.)
- Video Engineering:
- Experience building and optimizing Video Players.
- Experience with ABR (Adaptive Bitrate).
- Strong knowledge of video compression standards (H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1, etc.).
- Architecture: Experience with peer-to-peer architecture, multi-server backend architecture, and AWS cloud environments.
- Metrics & Benchmarking: A data-driven approach to video transport, with experience measuring and improving latency, quality (QoE), and packet loss metrics.
- Linux SDKs: Experience building SDKs (specifically for Linux) is a distinct advantage.
- Citizenship: Being a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) is a distinct advantage due to the nature of our dual-use vertical.
- No Ego.
- Innovator Spirit: A genuine desire to be an innovator in video transport, not just an implementer of existing standards.
- Passion for Music.
- Futurism: A love for holograms and next-gen visual tech.
- Social Theory: A strong passion for ‘Social Contagion’ Theory and a sincere desire to use technology to create a pro-social, pro-cooperative world.
Company Description
Open Sesame Media is a B2B venture specializing in providing low-latency synchronized audio solutions to application developers through its innovative SyncStage audio platform. The platform enables seamless real-time audio collaborations for various use cases, such as gaming and esports, live music collaboration, broadcast productions, and dual-use. By delivering cutting-edge technology, Open Sesame Media enhances real-time group communication and user experience. With a focus on innovation, the company is at the forefront of enabling high-quality audio synchronization for diverse industries.