Principal C++ Software Engineer

What You'll Be Doing

• Architectural Leadership: Own the technical roadmap for our core C++ video frameworks, ensuring they are modular, scalable, and optimized for both local and distributed environments.
• Engineering Excellence: Write and review high-performance, multithreaded C++ code that serves as the gold standard for the rest of the organization.
• Video Mastery: Leverage deep knowledge of video codecs and containers—specifically using FFmpeg—to solve complex synchronization and transcoding challenges.
• Strategic Mentorship: Lead technical discussions, contribute to design decisions, and act as a force multiplier by mentoring Senior and Mid-level engineers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product teams and customers to refine and deliver the best solutions for live global sports.

What We're Looking For

• C++ Authority: Mastery of modern C++ (ideally up to C++20) with extensive experience writing multithreaded, performance-optimized code for high-pressure environments.
• Deep Video Expertise: Significant experience "under the hood" with video. You should have experience using FFmpeg and understand the trade-offs between different compression standards and bitstreams.
• Leadership Gravity: Proven ability to lead people and technical directions. You have the soft skills to navigate stakeholders and the technical depth to win the respect of elite developers.
• Tooling & Workflow: Total comfort with Git, Visual Studio, and advanced debugging workflows for complex, distributed systems.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: A proactive approach to solving real-world problems and an eagerness to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Bonus Points For

• Cloud & DevOps: Experience with AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda) or other cloud providers, particularly regarding containerization and elastic video orchestration.
• Hardware & Protocols: Knowledge of GPU acceleration (NVIDIA NVENC/NVDEC), network protocols (SRT, RIST, WebRTC), or libraries like Qt and OpenGL.
• High-Stakes Experience: A passion for sport or experience working in high-performance environments where reliability is non-negotiable.