Senior Software Engineer, Video

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🎬 Senior Fullstack Engineer - Revolutionizing Entertainment Technology SF-Based Entertainment Tech Startup | $160k-220k + 0.75-1.75% Equity

Our client, a cutting-edge entertainment technology startup in San Francisco, is revolutionizing how major studios and media brands interact with their video content. They're seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to join their team during an exciting growth phase.

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT

• Be part of a newly rebranded product launch working with high-profile movie/TV studios
• Direct impact on core product development in a small, highly skilled engineering team
• Work on fascinating technical challenges involving massive video playback systems
• Real influence on a product that's changing the entertainment industry

TECHNICAL CHALLENGES YOU'LL TACKLE

• Build high-performance UI systems handling simultaneous video playback
• Implement sophisticated search functionality with stringent privacy requirements
• Create lightning-fast interfaces for rendering large datasets
• Develop monitoring systems to ensure optimal service performance

WHAT YOU BRING

• 3-7 years of full-stack engineering experience
• Deep expertise in React and TypeScript, with a focus on performance optimization
• Experience with video processing, graphics, or GPU-intensive applications
• Track record of rapid, high-quality implementation of designs
• Strong communication skills and proactive problem-solving mindset

TECH STACK

• React (TypeScript)
• Tailwind CSS
• TanStack
• Web-based video technology
• Vector DB + Traditional DB sync
• Figma for design implementation

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary: $160k-220k
• Generous equity: 0.75-1.75%
• Unlimited PTO
• Relocation assistance to SF
• Ground-floor opportunity in a high-growth space

This is an in-person role in San Francisco, with our client offering relocation support for the right candidate. They believe strongly in building an in-person culture during this crucial growth phase.

If you're passionate about video technology, high-performance UIs, and want to work with some of the biggest names in entertainment, we'd love to chat.