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Fox

Senior Video Player Engineer, iOS

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$143K - $161K/yr

Fox Platform Group seeks a Sr. Video Player Engineer, iOS to design and implement core video player features for consumer facing applications across all of Fox's networks . FOX is responsible for ...

Fox

Senior Video Player Engineer, Roku

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$143K - $161K/yr

Fox Digital Video Platform team seeks a Sr Video Player Engineer, Roku to design and implement core video player features for consumer facing applications across all of Fox's networks . FOX is ...

NBCUniversal

Video Player Architect

Manhattan, NY · On-site

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film ... This position will focus on video player solutions, including defining player framework API ...

NBCUniversal

Video Player Architect

Manhattan, NY · On-site

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film ... This position will focus on video player solutions, including defining player framework API ...

NBCUniversal

Video Player Architect

Manhattan, NY · On-site

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film ... This position will focus on video player solutions, including defining player framework API ...

Woodcrest Search

Full Stack Developer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

The company has developed a fast, context-matching video player that is in use on several large web ... As a Full Stack Developer, you'll be working alongside other engineers and developers ...

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UI Developer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$46.50 - $60.25/hr

The company has developed a fast, context-matching video player that is in use on several large web ... As a UI Developer, you'll be working alongside other engineers and developers, with a focus on ...

Woodcrest Search

DevOps Engineer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$49 - $67/hr

The company has developed a fast, context-matching video player that is in use on several large web ... Engineer with AWS experience to join the tech team. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll be working ...

Woodcrest Search

Full Stack Developer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

The company has developed a fast, context-matching video player that is in use on several large web ... As a Full Stack Developer, you'll be working alongside other engineers and developers ...

Woodcrest Search

UI Developer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$46.50 - $60.25/hr

The company has developed a fast, context-matching video player that is in use on several large web ... As a UI Developer, you'll be working alongside other engineers and developers, with a focus on ...

Woodcrest Search

DevOps Engineer

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$49 - $67/hr

The company has developed a fast, context-matching video player that is in use on several large web ... Engineer with AWS experience to join the tech team. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll be working ...

UFL

Director, Creative Video & Production

Arlington, TX · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Director, Creative Video & Production Reports to: SVP, Creative & Content Location: Arlington, TX ... player features, documentaries, all-access programming, commercial shoots and broadcast features ...

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Senior Video Player Engineer, iOS

Tempe, AZ • On-site

Fox
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$143K - $161K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design, architect, and implement core video player features for iOS/tvOS applications.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build video streaming features and contribute to FOX's video initiatives.

  • Track, prioritize, and deliver tasks related to video playback performance, scalability, and security.

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox CorporationUnder the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world's leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox Platform Group seeks a Sr. Video Player Engineer, iOS to design and implement core video player features for consumer facing applications across all of Fox's networks . FOX is responsible for delivering the largest LIVE events on TV - including the Super Bowl, MLB World Series, FIFA World Cup, Election Coverage, NFL Divisional Championships, Primetime Emmy Awards and countless more. This role is essential to providing our digital audience a great experience every time they press play and will be key to developing industry leading playback performance. As a senior video player engineer, you will be working in an extremely fast paced environment where you'll be expected to take ownership of building video playback solutions and provide deep technical expertise across the entire software delivery process.


A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with Engineering/Product/Project Management and Backend Technology Services teams to build video player features that contribute to FOX video streaming initiatives.

  • Lead the design, architecture and implementation of player features on iOS/tvOS
  • Lead efforts in performance, scalability, security, architecture and engineering best practices
  • Track and prioritize numerous tasks for various team members
  • Provide technical specifications and documentation
  • Collaborate with team members to deliver software using agile methodologies
  • Willingness to stay up-to-date with the latest in emerging technologies/trends on mobile platforms

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Excellent programming skills in Swift, Objective C
  • Experience with Cocoa design patterns, XCode tools
  • Experience building components to support video playback, user interfaces, video metadata, and third-party integrations
  • Experience leading a mobile application team at a tech company
  • Demonstrable knowledge of building responsive user experiences across phones and tablets
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, unit testing and end-end testing
  • Git, SVN, Jenkins, Docker, Agile methodologies
  • Excellent documentation skills, UML diagrams a plus.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with an ability to work in a highly collaborative environment

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

  • Experience with video streaming technologies (HLS)
  • Experience with video QoE metrics, ABR algorithms, video player frameworks (AVPlayer, AV Foundation)
  • Experience with analytics platforms (Conviva, Segment)
  • Accomplish engineering and organization missions by completing related results as needed.
  • Support and develop software engineers by providing coaching and educational opportunities.
  • Participate in Tier 3 on-call rotation support for the services you and your team develop and operate.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $143,000.00-161,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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