Senior C++ Engineer

REMOTE

MEXICO

ARGENTINA

COLOMBIA

October 27, 2025

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior C++ Engineer with GStreamer and Video Streaming Experience for a full-time position (40 hours per week). Our client is the leading free streaming television service delivering hundreds of live linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand.

You'll join a team working on video streaming systems, targeting low-latency playback, adaptive bitrate, and cross-device delivery.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 7+ years of experience in C++ development.
• Experience working on large-scale streaming platforms serving millions of users or building related software.
• Knowledge of GStreamer, Widevine DRM, and video player development.
• Deep understanding of adaptive bitrate (ABR) logic and video buffer management.
• Familiarity with CDN behavior, edge caching, and resiliency in video delivery.
• Strong understanding of debugging across device types (mobile, TV, browser, set-top box).

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience with DRM, closed captions, or multi-language track handling.
• Knowledge of GPU encoding (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) or hardware acceleration.
• Understanding of metrics-based video optimization (startup time, rebuffering ratio, QoE)
• Experience with Unity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide C++ codebase powering video transport, playback, and/or encoding.
• Manage video streaming protocols (DASH, HLS, RTMP, RTP, etc.).
• Provide latency, quality, and failover optimizations for real-time or on-demand playback.
• Implement integrations with FFmpeg, GStreamer, or internal equivalents.
• Execute performance profiling (CPU, GPU, network) in production environments.

WE OFFER

• Work with #1 winner of the 'Best Place to Work' award
• US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.
• Legal IMSS contract and competitive compensation.
• Regular performance appraisals to support your growth.
• Flexibility in workspace, either remote or in our welcoming office.
• Remote work financial support.
• Comprehensive medical insurance including family.
• Life insurance, maternity policy, family days off.
• Christmas Bonus in the amount of 30 days' payment.
• Bonuses for recommendations of new employees.
• Bonuses for article writing, public talks, other activities.
• 15 vacation days, 25% vacations bonus, 11 national holidays.
• Personalized learning program tailored to your interests and skill development.
• Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla.
• Monthly Pantry Vouchers, free office snacks, and drinks.
• Fun corporate online\offline celebrations and activities.
• Awesome team, friendly and supportive community

ABOUT SVITLA

Svitla Systems is a global digital solutions company headquartered in the U.S. and operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and APAC. Since 2003, we have served a wide range of clients — from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

Our success is built on partnership. By integrating seamlessly with clients' teams, we create lasting collaborations that drive real results.

We are strong advocates of workplace flexibility, remote culture, individual approach to professional and personal growth.

Svitla is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for cooperation without regard to age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our global mission is to build a business that contributes to wellbeing of our partners, personnel, and their families, improves our communities, and makes a lasting difference in the world.

Together, we are coding a brighter tomorrow — and living it.

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Olha Romanenko