Engineering Manager - Video

United States

Apply with AI Apply

$195,000 – $250,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Software Development, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

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. An enjoyment for solving hard technical problems and guiding teams is also essential.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will lead and support a team of engineers working on core video services including encoding, packaging, playback, and content delivery. They will collaborate with product, design, and other engineering teams to define goals, scope projects, and deliver customer-loved solutions. This role involves staying close to technical details by reviewing designs, discussing architecture, and guiding trade-offs, while promoting best practices in availability, reliability, and operational excellence for video workloads. The manager will also help their team grow through coaching and feedback, making their work visible, and taking ownership of delivering projects on time and to a high standard.

Skills

Video Encoding

Video Streaming

Cloud Video Technology

HTML5 Video Player

Engineering Management

Team Leadership

Product Development

Scalability

Reliability

Mux

Video performance analytics and QoS monitoring

About Mux

Mux specializes in video performance analytics and Quality of Service (QoS) monitoring for the video streaming and digital media market. The company provides tools that help businesses optimize their video delivery and enhance viewer experience. Its main product is an advanced analytics platform that offers real-time data and insights into various video performance metrics, such as playback failures, startup time, rebuffering, and video quality. This allows clients, including media companies and streaming services, to identify and fix issues that could affect viewer satisfaction. Mux differentiates itself from competitors by offering features like industry benchmarks, real-time dashboards, and subscriber ID tracking, which help businesses make informed decisions to improve their video services. The company's goal is to empower clients to optimize their video delivery and exceed viewer expectations through detailed insights and data-driven strategies.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$169.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

51-200Employees