Head of SW Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and architecture of embedded software for advanced video streaming devices (RTP, RTSP, HLS, SRT, WHIP, Linux/RTOS).
  • Build and mentor senior and mid-level engineers, set roadmaps, conducting code reviews.
  • Oversee integration of video processing modules (encoders/decoders, FPGA/DSP acceleration) with hardware interfaces and vendor SDKs for ultra-low-latency streaming.
  • Architect secure, scalable APIs and middleware for multi-device setups, monitoring, orchestration, and FW/SW updates in broadcast environments.
  • Drive CI/CD, automated testing (Python), and video workflow optimization for 24/7 reliability.
  • Resolve debugging and protocol compliance issues (like ST2110, IPMX).
  • Ensure security (TLS, encryption, secure boot) and scalability for cloud-edge hybrid deployments in video streaming ecosystems.
  • Report to executive leadership on innovation in video streaming architectures.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

  • At least 10 years of experience in embedded software and 5 years in video streaming or broadcast tech.
  • Proven track record architecting embedded systems (Linux/RTOS/Yocto), video streaming protocols (HLS,MPEG-DASH, WHIP, SRT, RTMP, RTSP, NDI) and codecs (e.g. H.264, H.265, JPEG-XS, JPEG-2000).
  • Expert in C/C++ for embedded; proficient in Python for automation; experience with Git.
  • Embedded & Video Expertise, real-time constraints and video pipeline optimization.
  • Networking & Protocols: Advanced knowledge of IP/multicast, QoS, and streaming standards (SMPTE); experience with FPGA integration for video processing.
  • Expertise in Agile/Scrum, CI/CD (Jenkins/GitLab), and embedded testing frameworks.

Desired Personal Attributes

  • Strategic visionary passionate about video streaming architectures.
  • Inspires senior engineers, resolves conflicts, scales teams.
  • Hands-on problem-solver delivering under tight deadlines.
  • Communicates technical depth to business stakeholders.
  • Innovative, ahead of trends.
  • Committed to quality, mentoring, and engineering excellence.

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