Senior Technical Lead - Streaming

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Long-term contract
• Salary: Not Specified

Nexus Studios is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to architect and oversee the complete streaming infrastructure for a new XR sports and entertainment engagement product. This role focuses on managing the overall streaming architecture, coordinating cross-functional development pods, and serving as the technical liaison with clients and partners. The position involves leading the technical vision for real-time streaming performance, coordinating between specialized development teams, and managing client relationships around infrastructure requirements and security protocols. You will work directly with the Head of Technology to establish the technical roadmap from MVP through launch and live operations.

Requirements

• Experience:
  • 10+ years of systems engineering experience.
  • 4+ years in Senior Technical Lead positions with distributed streaming architectures.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Expert-level knowledge of streaming infrastructure, including real-time data streaming, video delivery systems, and CDN optimization.
  • Experience with real-time technology ecosystems, including live event streaming, broadcast integration, and fan engagement platforms.
  • Experience building scalable systems that handle variable load patterns and peak event traffic.
  • Understanding of security requirements, compliance protocols, and enterprise-level infrastructure management.
  • Experience with Rust backend services, video streaming systems, and XR frontend applications.
• Leadership & Management:
  • Strong technical leadership experience managing cross-functional development teams and coordinating complex technical projects.
  • Excellent client-facing skills with proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven track record of vendor management and external partner integrations in live entertainment contexts.
  • Strategic thinking capabilities combined with hands-on technical expertise in streaming architecture design.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and cross-functional team coordination.
• Other:
  • Able to work 9am - 6pm EST.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the complete streaming architecture including the Nexus server platform and coordination between all streaming components.
• Establish and maintain coordination cadence between development pods, ensuring alignment on technical decisions and implementation strategies.
• Work closely with the Head of Technology to align streaming infrastructure with overall product vision and business objectives.
• Manage client communications about infrastructure needs, technical capabilities, security requirements, and performance expectations.
• Lead data provider integrations, managing vendor relationships and ensuring compliance with partner technical specifications.
• Maintain overall technical temperament and strategic direction of the streaming development pod.
• Support Technical Writer in creating comprehensive systems architecture diagrams and technical documentation.
• Define technical standards, code review processes, and best practices across streaming infrastructure teams.
• Oversee integration between Rust backend services, video streaming systems, and XR frontend applications.
• Lead technical decision making on scalability, performance optimization, and system reliability strategies.

Company Information

Nexus Studios is a global creative studio working with award-winning directors across animation, artful live-action and immersive to redefine the boundaries of entertainment. Our work has received accolades from BAFTA, Emmy, Grammy, Academy Awards to name a few. We work with the world's leading cultural brands and have a deep rooted history in innovation, XR and crafted storytelling.

Application Instructions

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