Software Engineer Python / Django (Video/OTT)
For our team in Los Angeles or Berlin we are currently looking for a software engineer specializing in Python/Django to expand our globally distributed server development department.
With broad-based knowledge of client-server development, your role will focus on the advancement of our server-side infrastructure for creating the mobile services of tomorrow. By improving our AWS-based video delivery technology you will help deliver a high-quality service across international client projects. This position will require experience with complex and distributed software architectures as well as excellent technical skills.
You will be part of a highly-qualified and motivated international team of experts working with leading companies in the technology and online movie/TV entertainment industry. Our customers include top brands such as: Vudu, HBO Europe, Kaltura, Siemens, and Mubi.
We offer a flexible working environment with a high level of employee empowerment and responsibility as well as attractive remuneration and benefits. We are not a new company, however, we exhibit many aspects of a tech start-up. Team cohesion is important to us: in our Berlin office we have regular staff lunches and social evenings, a games lounge, and an office dog named Charlie.
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
- Excellent Python/Django development skills
- Experience with a strongly typed language (C++ or Java for example)
- Understanding of AWS cloud computing (Docker is a bonus)
- Experience with OTT video technology
- Understanding of software engineering cycles, principles, and versioning
- Experience with bug-tracker software
- Capacity for abstract thought and a willingness to learn
- Committed, determined, reliable
- Good written and spoken English language skills (German not required)
Nice to haves
- In-depth knowledge of online video distribution building blocks and technologies (such as MPEG-DASH, HLS, Smooth Streaming, Google ExoPlayer, H.264/H.265, subtitle formats)
- Experience with DRM systems (such as MS PlayReady, Google Widevine, CMLA-OMA, Arxan technology)
- Experience with JIRA, Github
About castLabs GmbH
CastLabs is one of the key players in the fast growing online video delivery market. We offer exciting technologies on the leading edge of digital video by providing software and cloud services to online retailers, distributors, and system integrators. Our customers include Vudu, HBO Europe, Kaltura, Siemens and Mubi.
Desired Skills
Contact Info
- Company Website: http://castlabs.com/
