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Senior Software Engineer

$125K - $165K/yr

You'll focus on playback quality, startup time, latency, and cross-browser/device reliability ... Fully remote option * Health, vision, dental, and life insurance for you and any dependents, with ...

IOS Developer (W2 POSITION)

Dallas, TX · Remote

$51.50 - $70.75/hr

OPT (only W2) At 8+ years of experience, you will act as a Senior/Lead Engineer responsible for ... Video Playback & Media Streaming: * Extensive experience with Apple s AVFoundation and AVPlayer ...

Senior Roku Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

$107K - $146K/yr

Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment. Nice-to-Have * Experience ... Knowledge of analytics, video playback, or ad integrations within Roku ecosystems. Additional * US ...

Senior Roku Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

$107K - $146K/yr

Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment. Nice-to-Have * Experience ... Knowledge of analytics, video playback, or ad integrations within Roku ecosystems. Additional * US ...

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How much do remote playback engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote playback engineer in the United States is $55.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $74.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Playback Engineer vs Remote Media Engineer?

AspectRemote Playback EngineerRemote Media Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related, experience with streaming protocolsBachelor's in Media Technology or related, knowledge of media formats
Work EnvironmentFocus on playback systems, client devices, streaming platformsFocus on media content, encoding, distribution systems
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, streaming services, media platformsMedia companies, broadcasting, content providers
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

The Remote Playback Engineer primarily focuses on ensuring seamless media playback across devices and streaming platforms, working closely with client-side systems. In contrast, the Remote Media Engineer handles media content creation, encoding, and distribution. Both roles require knowledge of streaming protocols and media formats, but their core responsibilities differ in focus and industry application.

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Senior Roku Developer - Streaming / OTT

Senior Roku Developer - Streaming / OTT

ShiftCode Analytics

San Jose, CA • Remote

$143K - $189K/yr

Other

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Roku Developer - Streaming / OTT
100% Remote (U.S.)
Duration: 6-Month Contract
No H1B and CPT
Rate : DOE
About The Role
Work with a leading digital streaming client to enhance and scale Roku OTT applications. This role is hands-on, high-impact, and focused on performance, video playback, and production-quality channel development. Ideal for engineers from major OTT platforms (e.g., Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video) or high-volume streaming environments.
Responsibilities

  • Develop Roku apps using BrightScript and SceneGraph
  • Architect and implement scalable UI and navigation flows
  • Optimize playback performance and memory footprint
  • Implement adaptive streaming (HLS/DASH) and troubleshoot DRM issues
  • Integrate backend APIs and content feeds
  • Monitor app performance and debug production issues
  • Collaborate with UX/UI, backend, and product teams
Required Skills
  • 5+ years software engineering experience
  • Deep hands-on Roku development (BrightScript + SceneGraph)
  • Strong understanding of OTT streaming and video playback
  • Knowledge of HLS, MPEG-DASH, and video codecs
  • DRM concepts (Widevine, PlayReady, FairPlay)
  • Experience with REST APIs, JSON, Git
  • Proven performance optimization and debugging skills
Nice to Have
  • Ad integrations (RAF)
  • Subscription / AVOD / SVOD flows
  • CI/CD familiarity
  • Analytics integration

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About ShiftCode Analytics

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We specialize in solid end-to-end delivery of tailor-made technology solutions designed by the Top 1% Software Engineering teams. Our innate digital leadership identity powers transformation across every industry. We are always ready to drive meaningful change with a strategic vision for the future. We rigorously test for logical/mathematical reasoning skills, technical ability and soft skills in our interview process. Only those engineers who score highly across each of these areas are presented to our clients.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Tampa, FL, US

Year founded

2019