Video Software Engineer (Java)

Join our dynamic Video Engineering team at Reuters, where we are at the forefront of delivering premium VOD and Live content across Reuters.com, Reuters News Apps, and OTT platforms. Our mission is to innovate the video delivery landscape, ingesting, encoding, packaging, and distributing premium content to millions of users daily.

We are currently looking for a Video Software Engineer, who will play a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of our systems. Collaborating with fellow video tech engineers, the successful candidate contribute to the development and release of cutting-edge products for Desktop, OTT, and Mobile platforms. The responsibilities include conducting minimal video quality checks, building, deploying, and managing video encoding/packaging applications in the cloud (AWS).

If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of video technology, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have a proven track record, we invite you to be a key player in our journey to redefine the video streaming experience. Apply now to join our team of innovators!

Please note this is a hybrid role from Gdansk, Poland or remote from Poland.

About The Role

As a Video Software Engineer, you will:

Collaborate with multiple engineers to build scalable platforms supporting video management and publishing systems.
Maintain, evolve, and modernize our existing video platforms.
Champion reusability by crafting and publishing component libraries.
Stay abreast of the latest software engineering trends, actively influencing future innovations.
Foster a culture of teamwork and partnerships among engineers.
Drive Video creation, curation, monetization, and discovery initiatives.
Collaborate with video engineers to modernize and optimize our cloud video platform.
Contribute to building features and enhancing Static/Dynamic Video solutions.

About You

To be our Video Software Engineer you will likely have:

Proficiency in programming languages: Java (must have), Python, NodeJS is a plus.
Strong understanding of distributed systems.
Strong analytical skills with a systematic approach to problem solving. 
Strong Linux/Unix environment experience.
Familiarity with Cloud/SaaS services, e.g., Amazon AWS.
Familiarity with container technology and management (Docker and Kubernetes).
Experience in technical writing and design documentation.

Nice to have or willing to learn:

Video protocols: HLS (preferred) or RTP, RTMP.
Modern video codecs (H264, HEVC, AAC-LC, AV1, VP9).
FFmpeg APIs; maintaining FFmpeg-based solutions in production.