Senior Software Engineer II - Video Engineering

Goldcast (a Cvent company) is an AI-powered B2B Video Content Platform that enables marketers to put video content at the heart of the customer journey. We’re building a browser-based, frame-accurate video editor that rivals desktop apps, using cutting-edge tech like WebCodecs, WASM, and Remotion.Founded in mid-2020 at Harvard Business School, we have 400+ customers across tech, professional services, manufacturing, and finance to deliver engaging video content & digital events.Role OverviewWe’re seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer II (SSE-II) to join our Content Lab — the team pioneering AI-driven video transformation at scale.In this role, you’ll lead complex backend projects, focusing on distributed systems, real-time video processing, and media pipeline scalability. You’ll partner with product, design, and QA to deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions that enhance our AI-enabled video content platform.This role requires deep technical expertise in video streaming technologies, backend architecture, and system performance, as well as a passion for mentoring engineers and driving engineering excellence.In This Role, You Will:Technical Ownership & LeadershipLead large, cross-functional projects involving multiple engineers, driving design, architecture, and execution from concept to production rollout.Design and implement high-performance backend systems that support video encoding, transcoding, and adaptive streaming at scale.Make architectural and design decisions that balance scalability, maintainability, and performance.Video Systems EngineeringWork with frameworks like FFmpeg, GStreamer, or similar to build efficient video pipelines handling multiple codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1) and formats (MP4, WebM, HLS, DASH).Optimize video storage, retrieval, and delivery performance through CDN, caching, and adaptive bitrate streaming strategies.Collaborate on integrating cloud media services (AWS Media Services, Azure Media Services, or GCP Transcoder API) into our stack.Collaboration & MentorshipCollaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, and SRE teams to define technical requirements and deliver business-impacting solutions.Mentor junior engineers, providing thoughtful feedback during code reviews and promoting best practices in system design and maintainability.Partner with engineering leadership to continuously improve development processes, release reliability, and team efficiency.Operational ExcellenceTroubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently, performing deep root-cause analyses and implementing long-term fixes.Improve observability, logging, and monitoring to strengthen production reliability.Champion engineering excellence through documentation, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.Here's What You Need:8+ years of backend engineering experience in large-scale distributed systems or video processing environments.Strong command of Python, Go, or Java.Deep understanding of video codecs, compression techniques, and streaming protocols (HLS, DASH, RTMP, WebRTC).Proven experience with FFmpeg, GStreamer, or similar multimedia frameworks.Hands-on experience with cloud-native development on AWS, Azure, or GCP.Architecture & Scaling: Expertise in designing scalable microservices, distributed APIs, and performance optimization.Mentorship & Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor peers on technical design and implementation.Communication: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to work across global teams.Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (from IITs, NITs, BITs, or equivalent institutions preferred).Preferred QualificationsExperience with real-time streaming (WebRTC, RTMP) or AI/ML-driven media transformation.Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).Experience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).Knowledge of video watermarking, DRM, or media security practices.Contributions to open-source multimedia projects (e.g., FFmpeg, GStreamer) are a plus.

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