[Remote] Software Architect (Streaming Media)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Owl Cyber Defense is a leader in cyber security, delivering solutions that protect critical networks. They are seeking a Streaming Media Architect to lead the technical direction of their innovative streaming platform, ensuring architectural integrity and driving best practices across development teams.
Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the architectural roadmap for our VOIP and video streaming platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
- Design and implement highly available and fault-tolerant systems for audio/video ingest, processing, transcoding, and delivery
- Lead test-driven development to ensure reliable video quality
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance our streaming capabilities
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, guiding them on best practices for software design, development, and deployment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide solutions for optimization and improvement
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in video streaming, codecs, Voice over IP (VOIP) and telephony
- Champion security best practices within the streaming architecture
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5+ years in a lead development role focused on audio/video streaming
- 3+ years of experience in VOIP/telephony applications with Asterisk and/or Cisco Unified Communications
- Deep expertise in video streaming protocols and technologies: RTP, SRTP, RTCP
- Strong understanding of video codecs: H.264, H.265 (HEVC)
- Strong understanding of audio codecs: G722, G729
- Strong understanding of Voice over IP (VOIP) protocols and applications: Asterisk, SIP
- Strong programming skills in at least one relevant language (e.g., Python, Java, C++)
- Experience with live streaming and low-latency video
- Familiarity with video analytics and quality of experience (QoE) monitoring
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Ability to lead and influence technical discussions and decisions
- Some travel required
- Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- A Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employees may also be eligible for additional voluntary benefits and wellness programs
Company Overview
- Owl Cyber Defense offers cyber security, cyber defense, and critical infrastructure security. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://owlcyberdefense.com/.