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JW Player

An online video management software.
JW Player is the New York-based company that pioneered video on the web and continues to innovate for the future. As creators of the world’s first open source video player in 2008, we powered the original YouTube and have since expanded to video hosting and streaming, advertising, and analytics for 1 billion monthly unique viewers in 200 countries. JW Player combines the fastest video delivery on the planet with cutting-edge intelligence, empowering publishers to tell highly impactful visual stories and successfully monetize their content.

Headquarter Location:
New York, New York, USA
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Senior Software Engineer - Data

JW PlayerUnited States - Remote
Full TimeS3EC2agileairflowjavadockerelasticsearchkubernetespythonAWSbackend

JW Player is hiring a Remote Senior Software Engineer - Data

About JWP:

JWP is transforming the Digital Video Economy as a trusted partner for over 40,000 broadcasters, publishers, and video-driven brands through our cutting-edge video software and data insights platform. JWP empowers customers with unprecedented independence and control over their digital video content. Established in 2004 as an open-source video player, JWP has evolved into the premier force driving digital video for businesses worldwide. With a rich legacy of pioneering video technology, JWP customers currently generate 8 billion video impressions/month and 5 billion minutes of videos watched/month. At JWP, everyone shares a passion for revolutionizing the digital video landscape. If you are ready to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team then join us in shaping the future of video! 

The Data Engineering Team: 

At JWP, our data team is a dynamic and innovative team, managing the data lifecycle, from ingestion to processing and analysis, touching every corner of our thriving business ecosystem. Engineers on the team play a pivotal role in shaping the company's direction by making key decisions about our infrastructure, technology stack, and implementation strategies. 

The Opportunity: 

We are looking to bring on a Senior Software Engineer to join our Data Engineering team. As an Engineer on the team, you will be diving into the forefront of cutting-edge big data tools and technology. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner closely with various teams to tackle crucial challenges for one of the world's largest and rapidly expanding video companies. Join us and make an impact at the forefront of digital innovation.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will:

  • Contribute to the development of distributed batch and real-time data infrastructure.
  • Mentor and work closely with junior engineers on the team. 
  • Perform code reviews with peers. 
  • Lead small to medium sized projects, documenting and ticket writing the projects. 
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Analysts, and cross-functional teams to gather insights and drive innovation in data products. 

Requirements for the role:

  • Minimum 5+ years of backend engineering experience with a passionate interest for big data.
  • Expertise with Python or Java and SQL. 
  • Familiarity with Kafka
  • Experience with a range of datastores, from relational to key-value to document
  • Demonstrate humility, empathy, and a collaborative spirit that fuels team success. 

Bonus Points:

  • Data engineering experience, specifically with data modeling, warehousing and building ETL pipelines
  • Familiarity with AWS - in particular, EC2, S3, RDS, and EMR
  • Familiarity with Snowflake
  • Familiarity with Elasticsearch
  • Familiarity with data processing tools like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and Flink
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and application monitoring tools
  • Experience and/or training with agile methodologies
  • Familiarity with Airflow for task and dependency management

Perks of being at JWP, United States

Our goal is to take care of you and ensure you will be successful in your new role. Your success is our success! 

As a full time employee, you will qualify for:

  • Private Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage for you and your family
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Stock Options Purchase Program
  • Quarterly and Annual Team Events
  • Professional Career Development Program and Career Development Progression
  • New Employee Home Office Setup Stipend
  • Monthly Connectivity Stipend
  • Free and discounted perks through JWP's benefit partners
  • Bi-Annual Hack Weeks for those who are interested in using their coding knowledge
  • Fireside chats with individuals throughout JWP

*Benefits are subject to location and can change at the discretion of the Company. 

Check out our social channels:

    

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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JW Player is hiring a Remote Solutions Engineer

About JWP:

JWP is transforming the Digital Video Economy as a trusted partner for over 40,000 broadcasters, publishers, and video-driven brands through our cutting-edge video software and data insights platform. JWP empowers customers with unprecedented independence and control over their digital video content. Established in 2004 as an open-source video player, JWP has evolved into the premier force driving digital video for businesses worldwide. With a rich legacy of pioneering video technology, JWP customers currently generate 8 billion video impressions/month and 5 billion minutes of videos watched/month. At JWP, everyone shares a passion for revolutionizing the digital video landscape. If you are ready to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team then join us in shaping the future of video! 

The Solutions Engineering Team:

The JWP Solutions Engineering team collaborates with customers both pre- and post-sales to gain a comprehensive understanding of our product's value proposition and its implementation. We closely partner with customers to assist in designing solutions that leverage both our own and our partners' products.

The Opportunity: 

We are looking for a Solution Engineer deeply familiar with the Media & Entertainment sector. The ideal candidate demonstrates thought leadership, possesses robust technical skills, and can offer valuable technical guidance and solution proposals to JWP's diverse prospects, customers, and partners within the digital marketing and media industries.

As a Solutions Engineer, you will: 

  • Maintain a thorough understanding of JWP and Platform products.
  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers and guide them through the sales process.
  • Effectively present and articulate the business value of our solutions and products to managers and executives of all backgrounds.
  • Grasp the competitive landscape in video technology and position JWP's product value within that ecosystem.
  • Conduct client-facing information gathering sessions and demonstrate JWP's products, delivering technical pre-sales presentations tailored to the needs of prospective publishers.
  • Support the RFI/RFP process by providing comprehensive responses to technical requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with senior management to internalize feedback and align with sales processes.
  • Continuously enhance value and play an integral role in the JWP Sales Team.
  • Collaborate within an account team to manage and support an existing book of business, fostering new product adoption while maintaining support for our current customer base.
  • Achieve quarterly and annual objectives.

Requirements for the role:

  • 2+ years of experience as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or in a related field, with a focus on Advertising/Video product expertise.
  • Excellent presentation skills, including experience delivering technical details to diverse audiences.
  • Experience in the Video Delivery, Live Streaming, and OTT space.
  • Excellent writing skills for responding to RFI/RFPs and for business communications with customers.
  • Demonstrated experience in problem identification and resolution, with a hands-on approach to solving tactical and strategic challenges.
  • Experience collaborating with internal departments and stakeholders across Product, Product Marketing, and Marketing.
  • Ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of sales and product.
  • Solutions-focused attitude and enjoyment in client interactions.
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask and pay attention to details.
  • Experience with either front-end development (e.g., JQuery, JavaScript, HTML, CSS) or scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, etc.).

Bonus Points:

  • Technical sales or support experience in SaaS organizations, preferably in the video streaming industry.

Perks of being at JWP, Mexico

Our goal is to take care of you and ensure you will be successful in your new role. Your success is our success! 

As a full time employee, you will qualify for:

  • Professional Career Development Program and Career Development Progression
  • New Employee Home Office Setup Stipend
  • Monthly Connectivity Stipend
  • Bi-Annual Hack Weeks for those who are interested in using their coding knowledge
  • Fireside chats with individuals throughout JWP

*Benefits are subject to location and can change at the discretion of the Company. 

Check out our social channels:

    

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Product Manager

JW PlayerNetherlands - Remote
SalesFull Timeagilemobileapi

JW Player is hiring a Remote Product Manager

About JWP:

JWP is transforming the Digital Video Economy as a trusted partner for over 40,000 broadcasters, publishers, and video-driven brands through our cutting-edge video software and data insights platform. JWP empowers customers with unprecedented independence and control over their digital video content. Established in 2004 as an open-source video player, JWP has evolved into the premier force driving digital video for businesses worldwide. With a rich legacy of pioneering video technology, JWP customers currently generate 8 billion video impressions/month and 5 billion minutes of videos watched/month. At JWP, everyone shares a passion for revolutionizing the digital video landscape. If you are ready to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team then join us in shaping the future of video! 

The Opportunity: 

As the Product Manager for OTT at JWP, you will drive services that partners use to create web, mobile, and TV apps. Your responsibilities include setting the strategic direction and defining key features for our OTT services, such as content management and personalized recommendations. You'll collaborate closely with partners to ensure our offerings deliver maximum value to customers.Reporting to the Director of Product, you will work alongside a team of product managers and coordinate with engineering teams to develop and refine our services.The ideal candidate should have experience with external partnerships, API integration, and recommendation systems. You must be adept at navigating a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities effectively.

As a Product Manager, you will: 

  • Define and execute product vision and strategy for OTT products by interacting with key clients, partners, and through market research.
  • Set and manage KPIs for product growth to help attain company goals.
  • Provide sales, support, and documentation for internal and external consumers.
  • Work with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, to gather and prioritize product/feature requirements and deliver product functionality.
  • Understand customer needs and requirements, plus anticipate future trends that will serve their needs.
  • Act as the product owner in an Agile development process.
  • Drive prioritization across multiple engineering teams, communication with internal stakeholders, and user testing with customers.
  • Serve as a technical liaison to the Support Team and respond to high-priority customer questions.
  • Review and write functional specifications to communicate and guide product development.
  • Integrate and analyze product usage to continually optimize performance and user experience.

Requirements for the role: 

  • 3+ years in product management.
  • Experience developing API-driven products with partners.
  • Experience with data-driven (recommendation) services.
  • A record of taking products to market from idea conception to launch in a fast-paced environment.
  • A record of successfully delivering scalable products.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Technical background with a B.S or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Bonus Points:

  • Experience working with recommendation technologies.

Perks of being at JWP, Netherlands

When you join JWP, our goal is to take care of you and ensure you will be successful in your new role. Your success is our success! 

As a full time employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • Stock Options Purchase Plan
  • Retirement / Pension Plan
  • New Employee Home Office Setup Stipend
  • Monthly Connectivity Stipend
  • Quarterly and Annual Team Events - because team building is important! 
  • Professional Career Program and Career Development Opportunities
  • Bi-Annual Hack Weeks for those who are interested in using their coding knowledge
  • Fireside chats with individuals at JWP

*Benefits are subject to location and can change at the discretion of the Company.

Check out our social channels:

    

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Senior Software Engineer - Backend

JW PlayerNorth Macedonia - Remote
Full TimegolangDesignapidockerlinuxpythonAWSbackend

JW Player is hiring a Remote Senior Software Engineer - Backend

About JWP:

JWP is the game-changing video software and data insights platform that's revolutionizing the Digital Video Economy. Our cutting-edge technology gives our customers unparalleled independence and control over their digital video content. We began over a decade ago as an open-source video player, but today, JWP is the driving force behind digital video for hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. And with over 1 billion viewers tuning in every month across 2.7 billion unique devices, there's no limit to what we can achieve. We're looking for passionate and innovative candidates ready to join us on this journey of transforming the world of digital video.

The Engineering Team:

Our Engineering team plays a big part in the company’s success through the development of innovative technologies. Engineers at JWP are passionate about writing code and solving complex problems. Equipped with a modern tech stack, our Engineers contribute to helping drive monetization for our customers across billions of devices monthly.

The Opportunity:

Backend Engineers at JWP contribute to developing innovative video technology products that service clients worldwide. We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our team. This is an opportunity to join us to use modern technology stacks and work on interesting products within the video space that impact clients across some of the many verticals, such as broadcasting and publishing.

As a Backend Engineer for our Authorization Service, you will:

  • Build a system that helps us set and enforce customer-defined fine-grained access control rules.
  • Work with popular languages like Python, GoLang, and more in day-to-day coding.
  • Collaborate in a cross-functional team focused on our customer experience.
  • Contribute to innovative technology and architecture of a global production-scale service layer.
  • Work with microservices and microservice principles (Service discovery, API gateways, data transaction consistency, etc.).
  • Make a material impact on our streaming products, analytics, and OTT integrations.
  • Participate in code reviews with fellow engineering peers.

Requirements for the role:

  • At least four years of relevant experience, with an extensive background in backend development.
  • Proven record of delivering high-quality and impactful technical solutions, demonstrating expertise independent of programming languages.
  • Demonstrated experience in scaling systems to the next level to handle increased loads and demands.
  • Knowledge of database design and data structures.
  • Commitment to code quality, maintainability, readability, scalability, and performance.
  • Ability to quickly analyze and resolve tactical issues across various areas.
  • Open-minded and eager to learn new technologies.

Bonus Points:

  • Solid understanding of the Python/GoLang programming language.
  • Knowledge of common Goroutine, channel patterns, and concurrency patterns.
  • Experience with building scalable systems using cloud infrastructures like AWS or Google Cloud.
  • Understand micro-services architecture: Designing, creating, deploying, testing, and monitoring.
  • Contributed to open-source projects.
  • Experience with Docker and/or Linux Containers.

Perks of being at JWP, North Macedonia

Our goal is to take care of you and ensure you will be successful in your new role. Your success is our success! 

As a full time employee, you will qualify for:

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 25 Paid Time Off
  • Professional Career Development Program 
  • New Employee Home Office Setup Stipend
  • Mentorship Program 
  • Monthly Connectivity Stipend

*Benefits are subject to location and can change at the discretion of the Company. 

Check out our social channels:

    

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, and/or disability status.

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+30d

Software Engineer, Data

JW PlayerUnited States - Remote
Full TimeS3EC2agileairflowjavadockerelasticsearchkubernetespythonAWSbackend

JW Player is hiring a Remote Software Engineer, Data

About JWP:

JWP is transforming the Digital Video Economy as a trusted partner for over 40,000 broadcasters, publishers, and video-driven brands through our cutting-edge video software and data insights platform. JWP empowers customers with unprecedented independence and control over their digital video content. Established in 2004 as an open-source video player, JWP has evolved into the premier force driving digital video for businesses worldwide. With a rich legacy of pioneering video technology, JWP customers currently generate 8 billion video impressions/month and 5 billion minutes of videos watched/month. At JWP, everyone shares a passion for revolutionizing the digital video landscape. If you are ready to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team then join us in shaping the future of video! 

The Data Engineering Team: 

At JWP, our data team is a dynamic and innovative team, managing the data lifecycle, from ingestion to processing and analysis, touching every corner of our thriving business ecosystem. Engineers on the team play a pivotal role in shaping the company's direction by making key decisions about our infrastructure, technology stack, and implementation strategies. 

The Opportunity: 

We are looking to bring on a Software Engineer to join our Data Engineering team. As an Engineer on the team, you will be diving into the forefront of cutting-edge big data tools and technology. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner closely with various teams to tackle crucial challenges for one of the world's largest and rapidly expanding video companies. Join us and make an impact at the forefront of digital innovation.

As a Data Engineer, you will:

  • Contribute to the development of distributed batch and real-time data infrastructure.
  • Mentor and work closely with junior engineers on the team. 
  • Perform code reviews with peers. 
  • Lead small to medium sized projects, documenting and ticket writing the projects. 
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Analysts, and cross-functional teams to gather insights and drive innovation in data products. 

Requirements for the role:

  • Minimum 3+ years of backend engineering experience with a passionate interest for big data.
  • Expertise with Python or Java and SQL. 
  • Familiarity with Kafka
  • Experience with a range of datastores, from relational to key-value to document
  • Demonstrate humility, empathy, and a collaborative spirit that fuels team success. 

Bonus Points:

  • Data engineering experience, specifically with data modeling, warehousing and building ETL pipelines
  • Familiarity with AWS - in particular, EC2, S3, RDS, and EMR
  • Familiarity with Snowflake
  • Familiarity with Elasticsearch
  • Familiarity with data processing tools like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and Flink
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and application monitoring tools
  • Experience and/or training with agile methodologies
  • Familiarity with Airflow for task and dependency management

Perks of being at JWP, United States

Our goal is to take care of you and ensure you will be successful in your new role. Your success is our success! 

As a full time employee, you will qualify for:

  • Private Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage for you and your family
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Stock Options Purchase Program
  • Quarterly and Annual Team Events
  • Professional Career Development Program and Career Development Progression
  • New Employee Home Office Setup Stipend
  • Monthly Connectivity Stipend
  • Free and discounted perks through JWP's benefit partners
  • Bi-Annual Hack Weeks for those who are interested in using their coding knowledge
  • Fireside chats with individuals throughout JWP

*Benefits are subject to location and can change at the discretion of the Company. 

Check out our social channels:

    

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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