Video Player Architect
Core
Design next-generation video playback systems serving millions of users worldwide, focusing on world-class quality of experience and seamless ad experiences.
Role type
Senior IC Video Player Architect
Builds
Scalable, resilient, high-performance video player workflows across Linear Channels, Live Events, and VOD Playback for NBCU brands (Peacock, NBC, Bravo, etc.)
Domain
Media Streaming / Video Delivery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Video player architecture, Media Source Extensions, MediaCodec, AVFoundation, Video node, API design, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Open-source video contributions, streaming protocols (HLS, MPEG-DASH, CMAF), enhanced video tech (UHD, HDR, Dolby Vision), OTT delivery, DRM, watermarking
Technologies
Media Source Extensions, MediaCodec, AVFoundation, Video node, HLS, MPEG-DASH, CMAF, H.264, H.265, AV1
Responsibilities
Design and document scalable video player workflows; Create and maintain detailed workstream designs and interface contracts; Partner with engineers to validate designs via prototypes and testing; Collaborate to translate design intent into implementable plans; Evangelize best practices in video player architecture
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
