Software Engineer

Job Description

Summary of Position

The primary role of the Media Software Developer will be to enhance existing video streaming solutions and construct new ones. They will work with all back-end aspects of a streaming service (encryption/security, packaging/transcoding, and licensing/delivery). The Software Developer will work closely with other backend developers, QA, environment team, and front-end client development teams. Successful applicants will have introductory knowledge of how video streaming services operate and a strong desire to expand this knowledge.

The successful candidate will join a team of senior technologists who are dedicated to utilizing the right technologies for a large-scale, consumer-facing system.

Responsibilities
• Contribute to the design and development of video delivery systems, to include Digital Rights Management (DRM), multiple Adaptive Bitrate Streaming formats, and content delivery through various Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

• Make informed recommendations to improve media experience with digital rights management products, the supporting workflows, and address areas for product optimizations

• Participate in architectural discussions

• Collaborate with the broader Digital Platforms team including the leadership team, quality assurance professionals, designers, business analysts and other software engineers in an open, creative environment
• Contribute to the design and development of video delivery systems, to include Digital Rights Management (DRM), multiple Adaptive Bitrate Streaming formats, and content delivery through various Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

• Make informed recommendations to improve media experience with digital rights management products, the supporting workflows, and address areas for product optimizations

• Participate in architectural discussions

• Collaborate with the broader Digital Platforms team including the leadership team, quality assurance professionals, designers, business analysts and other software engineers in an open, creative environment

Qualifications & Skills
• Proficiency with C#

• BS Degree in Computer Science or related field

• Strong problem solving skills

Nice to Haves
• Understanding of Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems (Fairplay/Widevine/PlayReady)

• Knowledge of streaming media protocols, technologies and standards (streaming, compression, and transcoding): HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), Smooth Streaming, MPEG-DASH, etc.

• Experience with video transcoding and ABR streaming

• Ability to clearly communicate designs/approach to other developers and management

• Experience with Cloud Services (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud)

• Lambda

• EC2

• MediaConvert

• Fargate

• Familiarity with CDN's (CloudFront, Limelight, Akamai, etc.)
Other Requirements
• An Ideal candidate is located in the Denver-Metro area and is capable of being based in Englewood, Colorado at Starz

• Employees working in the Englewood offices may be asked to travel 1-2 times per year for training or to attend industry conferences

About the Company

Business Unit Overview

Starz

With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, Starz has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including Starz original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, Starz is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underserved audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position Starz at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.

Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, Starz has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The Starzplay International premium subscription service offers a ''best of global SVOD'' content portfolio in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Japan and India through a bespoke and expanding network of distribution partners. The Starzplay Arabia joint venture is one of the leading SVOD operators in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa region. The proprietary and highly-rated Starz app, a proven hit with US audiences, continues to roll out internationally.
Our Benefits
• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$95,400 - $122,400

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Denver

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r182oy-3-145-186-173-42 in your application.