Senior Web & Video Player Engineer

🏢 About Kake

Kake is a remote-first engineering community and talent network spanning more than 45,000 senior engineers across 55+ countries. Kake teams build and scale software products for Fortune 500 enterprises and fast-growing technology brands around the world.

🎯 The Role

Kake is hiring a Senior Web & Video Player Engineer to take end-to-end ownership of streaming playback quality across web browsers and Connected TV (CTV) ecosystems. Working remotely with a 5 to 6 hour daily US Pacific Time (PST) overlap, you will partner with product and engineering squads to deliver low-latency, high-reliability video streaming experiences.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• JavaScript (Web & Connected TV Environments)
• Video Streaming Frameworks (HLS.js, Shaka Player, Bitmovin, JW Player)
• Streaming Protocols, ABR Logic & DRM Integration
• React Native (for CTV / multi-device environments)
• RESTful APIs & Automated Testing (Unit / E2E)

💼 What You'll Do

• Architect, design, and build video player capabilities across web browsers and Connected TV devices including Samsung Tizen, LG, Vizio, Chromecast, Xbox, and Comcast boxes.
• Develop and fine-tune player components using frameworks like Bitmovin, JW Player, HLS.js, and Shaka.
• Troubleshoot and resolve live and on-demand streaming issues such as rebuffering, latency, and live edge drift.
• Monitor player telemetry and Quality of Experience (QoE) metrics to diagnose bottlenecks and boost real-world playback reliability.
• Contribute to cross-device CTV player implementations built with React Native.
• Build automated unit and end-to-end test suites and integrate RESTful APIs to support playback workflows.
• Author clear technical specifications and collaborate with distributed teams using agile methodologies.

✅ What You'll Need

• 7+ years of web development experience with deep expertise in JavaScript and browser/web video playback.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining live and VOD video players across web and Connected TV platforms.
• Strong hands-on mastery of streaming frameworks such as HLS.js, Shaka, Bitmovin, or JW Player, including live stream tuning.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and optimize startup times, rebuffering behavior, and playback stability.
• Solid grasp of streaming protocols, live playback concepts (latency, live edge, drift), Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) algorithms, and DRM workflows.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to work independently in a remote team.
• Availability for a 5 to 6 hour daily overlap with US Pacific Time (PST).

🌟 Nice to Have

• Experience with video QoE analytics platforms such as Conviva or Segment.
• Familiarity with Kepler or VegaOS development environments.
• Working knowledge of Node.js or backend service integrations.
• Prior background supporting high-concurrency live sports streaming platforms.