\u003Cstrong>\u003Cbr />\u003C/strong> Mux is building the future of online video, creating the technology that powers high-quality streaming experiences for millions of viewers. We’re looking for an \u003Cstrong>Engineering Manager\u003C/strong> to lead a small, focused team (up to 8 engineers) developing the core video services that make Mux’s platform fast, reliable, and delightful for our customers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">This role is ideal for someone early in their management journey, maybe your first or second EM role, who still enjoys being close to the technology, guiding a team through challenging video engineering problems, and building products at scale.\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\u003Cstrong>What You’ll Do\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Lead and support a team of engineers working on video-related systems such as encoding, packaging, playback, and content delivery.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Collaborate with product, design, and other engineering teams to define goals, scope projects, and deliver solutions that customers love.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Stay close to the technical details, reviewing designs, discussing architecture, and helping guide trade-offs.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Promote best practices in availability, reliability, and operational excellence for video workloads.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Help your team grow through coaching, feedback, and making their work visible across the company.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Take ownership of delivering projects on time and to a high standard.\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\u003Cstrong>Who You Are\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">1–3 years of experience managing engineers, ideally in a team of 5–8 people.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Strong backend engineering background (4+ years) with hands-on experience building and operating distributed systems in production.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Knowledgeable in video technologies such as \u003Cstrong>HLS, HEVC, CMAF\u003C/strong>, transcoding, streaming protocols, and media pipelines + excited to work in this space.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Organized and proactive, able to keep projects moving while adapting to changing priorities.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Clear communicator who can work effectively in a remote-friendly environment.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Enjoys solving hard technical problems and guiding a team toward the best solutions.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch1>\u003Cstrong>U.S. Benefits\u003C/strong>\u003C/h1>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">You'd join an amazing team from places like Google/YouTube, Amazon/Twitch, Facebook/Oculus, Reddit, Brightcove, Bain, and the BBC. We have a supportive culture that cares about both excellent work and work-life balance. We are\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://mux.com/blog/remote-at-mux/\"> remote-equal\u003C/a>, with office spaces in Downtown San Francisco, New York City, and London. \u003C/p>\u003Cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Flexible PTO + 11 company holidays\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Weekly no-meeting days + quarterly focus weeks\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Healthy work-life balance encouraged\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 65% dependent premium coverage)\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Fully funded fertility benefits\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">HSA available, compatible with high deductible plan only ($100 per single employee/month & $200 per family/month employer contribution)\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">FSA available\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Short-term and long-term disability insurance\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Group life insurance\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Travel accident insurance\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Medical support concierge service\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">401(k)\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Paid parental leave\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Investment in career growth through professional development stipend\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Reimbursements for headphones, cell phones, device upgrades, and SVoD services of Mux customers\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Lunch reimbursement program\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Mux is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse company. We believe diversity makes us better, and we strive to be inclusive and equitable. That’s why we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.\u003C/p>","https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/mux/8cf15770-10a7-4d60-9bca-0ea3a8e99960",{"id":139,"name":140,"urlSafeSlug":140,"logo":141},[635],{"city":29,"region":29,"country":35},"2025-09-11T07:18:02.856Z","Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience managing engineers, ideally in a team of 5-8 people, and a strong backend engineering background of 4+ years with hands-on experience building and operating distributed systems in production. Knowledge of video technologies such as HLS, HEVC, CMAF, transcoding, streaming protocols, and media pipelines is required, along with being organized, proactive, and a clear communicator comfortable in a remote environment. 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