Mobile Engineer (iOS) at Mux

San Francisco, California, United States

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$160,000 – $200,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Video Streaming, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of engineering experience (CS degree a plus)
2+ years of mobile engineering experience with iOS (Android is a plus)
Willingness to work collaboratively on both iOS and Android SDKs
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Track record of creating high-performance, low-footprint code (automated testing experience a plus)
Solid understanding of what makes a good reusable library
Open source experience a plus
Video experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Optimize existing mobile video SDKs that are used by the biggest video publishers in the world to monitor video streaming performance as a part of the Mux Data platform
Build new system-level SDKs for video capture, video playback, Mux’s video player and more
Become a video expert (if you aren’t already), understanding how video is recorded and plays on mobile devices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

iOSSwiftObjective-CVideo CaptureVideo PlaybackVideo MonitoringSDK DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationOpen Source

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Mobile Engineer (iOS) position?

The salary range is $160K - $200K.

Is this a remote or hybrid role?

The role is hybrid, with the company being remote-equal and office spaces in Downtown San Francisco and New York City.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 4+ years of engineering experience (CS degree a plus), 2+ years of mobile engineering with iOS (Android a plus), excellent communication and collaboration skills, and a track record of high-performance, low-footprint code.

What is the company culture like at Mux?

Mux has a supportive culture that cares about excellent work and work-life balance, with a tight-knit team from top companies like Google, YouTube, and Twitch, welcoming diverse backgrounds and committed to values like Be Human and Turn Customers Into Fans.

What makes a strong candidate for this Mobile Engineer role?

Strong candidates have 4+ years of engineering experience including 2+ years in iOS, a track record of high-performance code, excellent collaboration skills, and pluses like automated testing, open source, video experience, or Android skills.

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

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Fertility Treatment Support

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased competition in video analytics could erode Mux's market share.

Resolution-based pricing may lead to customer dissatisfaction if costs increase.

Dependency on partners like New Relic may affect Mux's service quality.

Differentiation

Mux offers a best-in-class performance analytics tool trusted by major companies.

Mux Video provides a simple API for video hosting, encoding, and streaming.

Mux's platform includes unique features like automatic thumbnails and data-driven encoding.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized video experiences boosts Mux's API offerings.

The rise of AI-driven video content creation presents integration opportunities for Mux.

5G network expansion enhances Mux's QoS monitoring tools for better performance insights.

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