Join our dynamic Video Engineering team at Reuters, where we are at the forefront of delivering premium VOD and Live content across Reuters.com, Reuters News Apps, and OTT platforms. Our mission is to innovate the video delivery landscape, ingesting, encoding, packaging, and distributing premium content to millions of users daily.
We are currently looking for a Video Software Engineer, who will play a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of our systems. Collaborating with fellow video tech engineers, the successful candidate contribute to the development and release of cutting-edge products for Desktop, OTT, and Mobile platforms. The responsibilities include conducting minimal video quality checks, building, deploying, and managing video encoding/packaging applications in the cloud (AWS).
If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of video technology, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have a proven track record, we invite you to be a key player in our journey to redefine the video streaming experience. Apply now to join our team of innovators!
Please note this is a hybrid role from Gdansk, Poland or remote from Poland.
responsibilities :
Collaborate with multiple engineers to build scalable platforms supporting video management and publishing systems.
Maintain, evolve, and modernize our existing video platforms.
Champion reusability by crafting and publishing component libraries.
Stay abreast of the latest software engineering trends, actively influencing future innovations.
Foster a culture of teamwork and partnerships among engineers.
Drive Video creation, curation, monetization, and discovery initiatives.
Collaborate with video engineers to modernize and optimize our cloud video platform.
Contribute to building features and enhancing Static/Dynamic Video solutions.
requirements-expected :
Proficiency in programming languages: Java (must have), Python, NodeJS is a plus.
Strong understanding of distributed systems.
Strong analytical skills with a systematic approach to problem solving.
Strong Linux/Unix environment experience.
Familiarity with Cloud/SaaS services, e.g., Amazon AWS.
Familiarity with container technology and management (Docker and Kubernetes).
Experience in technical writing and design documentation.
Expertise in video protocols: HLS (preferred) or RTP, RTMP is a plus.
Experience with modern video codecs (H264, HEVC, AAC-LC, AV1, VP9) is a plus.
Knowledge of FFmpeg APIs; experience maintaining FFmpeg-based solutions in production is a plus.
offered :
Hybrid Work Model: Currently the majority of our employees are working within a hybrid environment consisting of in-office and remote work
Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more
Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance: company-wide Mental Health Day Off; Headspace app subscription; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal Talent Marketplace with opportunities to work on projects cross-company; Ten Thousand Coffees Thomson Reuters café networking
Social Impact: Eight employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives for local and global impact
Purpose Driven Work: We have a superpower that we’ve never talked about with as much pride as we should – we are one of the only companies on the planet that helps its customers pursue justice, truth and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
