Senior Web & Video Player Engineer - Remote

Senior Web & Video Player Engineer - Remote

Kake is a remote-first company and a people-first global community of senior engineers. Kake engineers are behind some of the world’s most innovative products (Brands you’ve heard!), from Fortune 500 to fast-growing companies. We believe it’s not where your table is, but what you bring to the table that matters.

Our community spans 45,000+ engineers across 55+ countries; join a culture where great people stay, grow, and thrive (and love eating kake!).

We’re looking for Senior Web & Video Player Engineers with strong experience in JavaScript and web video playback, skilled in delivering high-performing, scalable streaming experiences across web and Connected TV platforms. It's a great fit for people who enjoy owning playback quality end-to-end and collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to ship reliable video experiences.

What you’ll build and own

• Design, architect, and implement video player features across web and Connected TV platforms (e.g., Chromecast, Xbox, Samsung Tizen, LG, Vizio, Comcast boxes).
• Build and optimize video player components using frameworks such as Bitmovin, JW Player, HLS.js, or Shaka.
• Troubleshoot and resolve playback issues, including rebuffering, latency, and live streaming-specific challenges.
• Analyze player performance and QoE metrics to diagnose issues and improve real-world playback quality.
• Contribute to player implementations using React Native for CTV and multi-device environments.
• Write automated unit or end-to-end tests and consume RESTful APIs to support reliable playback integrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software using agile methodologies.
• Provide clear technical specifications and documentation for playback features.

Core Requirements

• 7+ years of web development experience with deep expertise in JavaScript and web video playback.
• Proven experience building and maintaining video players and live playback components for web and Connected TV platforms.
• Strong hands-on experience with streaming frameworks such as Bitmovin, JW Player, HLS.js, or Shaka, including tuning and troubleshooting playback behavior for live streaming.
• Demonstrated ability to debug and optimize playback performance, including rebuffering, startup time, and playback stability.
• Familiarity with video streaming protocols, live playback concepts (latency, live edge, drift), ABR logic, and DRM integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Have

• Knowledge of video QoE metrics, ABR algorithms, and analytics platforms such as Conviva or Segment.
• Familiarity with Kepler or VegaOS development environments.
• Familiarity with Node.js or backend services integration.
• Background working in large-scale sports live streaming environments.
• Comfortable working flexible hours to overlap with distributed teams across different time zones.

Additional

• US Timezone Overlap: 5h–6h daily PST

Why Join Kake?

The icing on the Kake:

• Competitive Pay in USD: Work globally, get paid globally.
• Fully Remote: Simply put, we trust you.
• Better Me Fund: We invest in your personal growth and passions.
• Compassion is Badass: Join a community that invests in social good.

Ready for your piece of the Kake? Apply now!

Quick note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.