Senior iOS Video Streaming Engineer

Senior iOS Video Streaming Engineer | Latam Remote #2725The missionJoin a team revolutionizing the media and entertainment ecosystem by developing flagship mobile and tvOS applications for a global digital media platform. Your mission is to deliver high-quality live and VOD content to millions of concurrent viewers, ensuring that performance and low latency remain at the forefront of the user experience. You will play a critical role in maintaining the stability of a high-visibility platform where technical excellence directly impacts the entertainment experience of a massive global audience.The RoleAs a Senior iOS Video Streaming Engineer, you will tackle the complex technical puzzles inherent in high-scale video delivery.Playback Engineering: Serve as a key contributor to the development of robust video players, optimizing for seamless live streaming and VOD playback.Performance Optimization: Use advanced profiling tools to identify backend bottlenecks, resolve intricate memory leaks, and eliminate intermittent crashes.Architecture and Standards: Implement modular patterns and clean code principles to ensure the long-term scalability of both iOS and tvOS applications.Innovation Integration: Leverage emerging technologies such as UHD and AI-driven enhancements to provide a superior, next-generation viewer experience.End-to-End Stability: Utilize Test Driven Development (TDD) and telemetry data to maintain the highest levels of application reliability during high-traffic live events.The "Must-Haves"Swift Expertise: 6+ years of professional experience building and scaling robust iOS applications using Swift.Streaming Fundamentals: Deep understanding of video player fundamentals, VOD expertise, and key playback concepts.AVFoundation Proficiency: Technical mastery of AVFoundation, including HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) and video playback telemetry.DRM Knowledge: Specific experience regarding Digital Rights Management (DRM) within the iOS ecosystem.Advanced Troubleshooting: Expert proficiency with Xcode Instruments, including Time Profiler and Leaks, to analyze authentication loops and system performance.Architectural Integrity: Proven experience with modular patterns such as MVVM, VIPER, or Clean Swift.TDD Mastery: Strong commitment to Test Driven Development to ensure code quality and stability.The "Bonus" SkillstvOS Development: Background in building for the 10-foot experience, including focus engine management and tvOS-specific design patterns.Large-Scale Exposure: Experience working on products with millions of monthly active users (MAU).Automated Deployment: Familiarity with CI/CD workflows using Fastlane, Bitrise, or Jenkins.QoS Monitoring: Experience with Quality of Service tools such as Conviva, New Relic, or Firebase to track and optimize video delivery.Personal TraitsAudience-First Mindset: You prioritize the viewer experience and understand the importance of delivering engaging, accessible content.Commitment to Excellence: You maintain high standards for technical innovation and editorial integrity.Independent and Collaborative: You are a self-starter who fosters a respectful work environment and thrives in fast-paced decision-making cultures.Community-Minded: You value social responsibility and the creation of opportunities for underserved communities.Performance-Driven: You are motivated by the challenge of optimizing systems to perform under the pressure of live, global events.