Senior C++ Engineer (with Video domain experience) (IRC175963)

GlobalLogic is inviting an experienced Senior C++ Engineer to join our engineering team.

We’re looking for a Principal Engineer to join us in our journey to modernize the video backend for Sling TV.

Requirements:

• Linux OS concepts, multi-threading, filesystem, makefile;
• Familiar with scripting languages such as python, shell;
• Proficient in C, C++;
• 4+ years of experience in software engineering;
• Media know-how:
• video codecs H264, H265, AV1
• audio codecs AAC, AC3
• Streaming protocols HLS, DASH
• DRM standards like Fairplay
• Experience working with cloud and microservices:
• Kubernetes terminology, administration, and monitoring
• Lambdas
• EC2 instances
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with strong programming concepts.

Preferences:

• DevOps, CI/CD, New Relic integration and monitoring, dashboards, unit tests, integration tests;
• CMake.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the design and implementation of robust modern video delivery systems
• Sling TV video backend encodes and streams over 900 live channels and a huge number of VOD titles
• We are working on modernizing our video delivery backend for Sling TV, to have high observability, resilience, and ease of management/deployment, with high levels of automation and low fault rates in production.
• Upgrade the systems to support the latest media standards like 4K, Dolby Atmos, the latest features in HLS, etc.
• Embrace the new shift-left philosophy and work on end-to-end software life cycle, rather than just feature development. These include test automation and automation of processes, CI/CD, monitoring and debugging of production systems, and understanding and debugging infrastructure-related issues.

What Do We Offer?

We create an environment where everyone can fully realize their talents, freely share knowledge and experience, and create truly important things. Happy people create revolutionary products. We believe that we are able to change the world for the better — and we, as a company, help our specialists grow and be truly happy!

Various types of cooperation — comfortable office or remote collaboration from home, opportunities for relocation — all depend on your preferences. We will support you at every stage of these processes and do our best to help you feel comfortable! 

Support of health and sports activities

We care about the physical and mental health of all specialists. Every specialist can choose the most relevant option for themselves:

• Medical Insurance - our partners provide our consultants with special health insurance packages, which include both doctor's visits and massage courses. Also, our specialists have special conditions for special insurance for loved ones, insurance during travel, and transport insurance.

• Wellbeing Deposit - this deposit allows you to buy sports equipment for the home and uniform, go to the gym, etc. It is also possible to visit a psychologist, attend massages and spa treatments, and even subscribe to fitness applications for a mobile phone or online training related to physical and mental health.

Learning and professional growth

You’ll collaborate with — and learn from — award-winning designers and engineers through customer projects, hackathons, meetups, and more. Listen to the top speakers or be one of them — it’s up to you! Moreover, we have various internal courses, programs, and possibilities to boost your skills.

Create more than just a code. Make an impact beyond the code

In today's world, software engineers create a better future for people and the planet. GlobalLogic’s experts are contributing to this world right now in various projects: automotive, media, industrial, and healthcare.

Sustainability and Social Responsibility

We positively impact our communities by supporting education, the environment, and developing women in tech. 

For example, learn more about our EcoHike — a special app that makes the world cleaner! Not only our engineers, but tourists, eco-activists, and hiking fans are using it regularly to keep our nature clean and vital.

Technology first

Realize all your ideas within our internal tech clubs and communities. Feel free to find new friends, boost your skills, and grow professionally!