C++ Video Streaming Engineer (Embedded IoT)

<h4>Team Summary</h4> <p>Our Video Streaming team develops core streaming functionality for embedded IoT gateways and smart camera platforms – systems designed to receive streams from multiple connected devices, manage secure local storage, and deliver low-latency live views and playback to client applications. We work with modern C++, building and scaling the media pipeline, handling stream ingestion, local recording, and protocol support (RTSP, ONVIF, WebRTC). You will join a focused, high-caliber team consisting of a Tech Lead and a Core Engineer working closely together in a cross-location setup, with English as our primary language of communication.</p> <h4>Job Summary</h4> <p>As a core Engineer on the streaming team, you will collaborate closely with the Tech Lead to architect and implement core components of the platform's media pipeline, from multi-camera stream ingestion to intelligent local recording and secure cloud delivery. You will take full ownership of your technical domain, drive architectural decisions, and write high-performance C++ code on embedded Linux. This role is ideal for someone looking for high impact and autonomy in a lean team, eager to tackle real-time media and networking challenges on constrained hardware.</p> <h4><strong>Responsibilities and Duties</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Design and implement high-performance, embedded video streaming solutions in C++ for commercial smart camera and IoT deployment solutions.</li> <li>Develop and maintain robust media pipeline components: multi-camera ingestion, local recording rotation logic, storage management, and video delivery.</li> <li>Integrate and support industry-standard streaming protocols (RTSP, WebRTC, ONVIF) for both first-party PoE cameras and third-party devices.</li> <li>Optimize real-time media processing on resource-constrained embedded Linux hardware to ensure low latency, high throughput, and concurrency across multiple simultaneous high-bitrate streams.</li> <li>Investigate and resolve streaming quality issues through the analysis of device metrics, logs, and network conditions.</li> <li>Collaborate with App, Firmware, and AI teams to define streaming interfaces and ensure seamless end-to-end data flows.</li> <li>Participate actively in Agile processes, including sprint planning, comprehensive code reviews, and architectural discussions.</li> <li>Write and maintain clear technical documentation for designed and implemented solutions.</li> </ul> <h4>Qualifications and Skills</h4> <ul> <li>5+ years of commercial experience in embedded systems development.</li> <li>Deep proficiency in С++ and C.</li> <li>Solid practical experience with UDP/TCP-based communication and networking systems.</li> <li>Hands-on experience with RTP/RTCP streaming applications and widely used media frameworks (e.g., GStreamer).</li> <li>Experience developing and supporting applications for Linux-based (user space) embedded systems and/or RTOS.</li> <li>Strong understanding of video and audio encoding technologies, memory management, and memory layout principles.</li> <li>Good knowledge of the TCP/IP stack and Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN).</li> <li>Basic understanding of embedded system security and data encryption principles.</li> <li>Strong alignment with modern Software Development Principles and full lifecycle development cycles.</li> <li>Familiarity with development tools: Jira, Confluence, Git, Docker, VS Code / Cursor.</li> <li>At least an Upper-Intermediate level in both written and spoken English (B2).</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Nice to have</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Practical experience with media codecs such as H.264, HEVC, AV1, and OPUS.</li> <li>Hands-on experience with WebRTC, FFmpeg, and the MP4 container format.</li> <li>Knowledge of camera hardware features and image processing.</li> <li>Experience with multi-core and multi-chip system architectures.</li> <li>Strong understanding of SOLID, Clean Code principles, and UML.</li> <li>Experience leveraging AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, etc.) to optimize the development workflow.</li> </ul> <h4>We&nbsp;offer multiple benefits that include</h4> <ul> <li>The environment of equal opportunities, transparent and value-based corporate culture, and an individual approach to each team member</li> <li>Competitive compensation and perks</li> <li>Opportunity to receive a Performance Bonus for your individual achievements and a Loyalty Bonus recognizing your dedication to the company</li> <li>Gig-contract</li> <li>21 paid vacation days per year, paid public holidays according to Ukrainian legislation</li> <li>Development opportunities like corporate courses, knowledge hubs, and free English classes as well as educational leaves</li> <li>Medical insurance is provided from day one. Sick leaves and medical leaves are available</li> <li>Remote working mode is available within Ukraine only</li> <li>Free meals, fruits, and snacks when working in the office.</li> </ul>