Senior Software Engineer

at  Vitec

VITEC solutions deliver easy-to-use technology that ensures high-quality, low-latency HD video, capturing live and recorded events for seamless distribution in a multitude of formats anytime, anywhere, to any device.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline.

SKILLS:

• Coding in C / C++
• Familiarity with Linux – either Red Hat Enterprise Linux / Rocky Linux or Yocto Project
• Agile development with Scrum using Jira, Git & Subversion
• A passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Ability to discuss and present work to the rest of the team
• An understanding of networking technologies and protocols
• An understanding of web-based technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript / TypeScript, Angular / React) along with backend technologies (PHP, Node.js, SQL) is a bonus

It would also be advantageous if you have experience in:

• Video & audio streaming protocols (Multicast UDP/RTP, HLS, MPEG-DASH, RTSP), containers (MPEG-TS, MP4) and codecs (H.265, H.264, AAC)

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will innovate and develop our products and applications, delivering high quality TV and video over enterprise IP networks. The scope of possibilities is endless as the team are constantly developing new ideas and products. Collaboration is key, that’s why it’s an office-based role, you need to be able to access all the various end point equipment on site too, something that can’t be done remotely.
We challenge our R&D teams to develop and build applications that span our range of IPTV products, from head end bringing video content into the system to displaying on the latest cutting-edge signage panel and smart TVs.
VITEC products are everywhere, you will have been 2m from one and not known, anywhere there is video we will be there. Hotels, stadia, airports, corporate offices, well known broadcasters, government… everywhere. Displaying digital signage or in room entertainment or at an editor’s desk.

ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coding C / C++ applications and daemons for Linux
• Full ideation from concept and three amigos to implementation and completion
• Mentoring junior members of the team