Senior Software Engineer, Video
Job Description
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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.