Software Engineer- LiveStreaming Player (C++)

TikTok

4.5

(6)

Sydney, Australia

Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Employee well-being is supported via hybrid work, short-term counseling through our EAP and a premium subscription to Headspace.
  • We embrace diversity across all dimensions and provide employees with 9 employee resource groups globally, including our WOMEN ERG.
  • Comprehensive parental leave policy as well as fertility treatment through healthcare providers with a $20,000 lifetime maximum.
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    About
    Video Arch is one of the world's leading video platforms that provides media storage, delivery, transcoding, and streaming services. We are building the next generation video processing platform and the largest live streaming network, which provides excellent experiences for billions of users around the world. Popular video products of TikTok and its affiliates are all empowered by our cutting-edge cloud technologies. Working in this team, you will have the opportunity to tackle challenges of large-scale networks all over the world, while leveraging your expertise in coding, algorithms, complexity analysis, and large-scale system design.

    About the team
    Popular video products of TikTok and its affiliates are all empowered by our cutting-edge cloud technologies. Working in this team, you will have the opportunity to tackle challenges of designing and developing large-scale distributed systems to support the low latency and high quality end to end live streaming experience on a global scale, while leveraging your technical leadership and your expertise in coding, algorithms, and large-scale system design.

    Responsibilities

    • Conduct thorough research on business requirements and design and develop efficient media processing pipelines within the live streaming player SDK of the applications.
    • Optimize and enhance the performance of the live streaming player to ensure a seamless user experience.
    • Debug and diagnose qualifications and issues in the online environment, promptly addressing any concerns that arise.
    • Actively participate in the construction and maintenance of automation testing systems to guarantee the quality and stability of the SDK.
    • Analyze live streaming player data to identify areas for improvement in performance, quality, and reliability across the technology stack, and verify the effectiveness of QoS (Quality of Service) and QoE (Quality of Experience) A/B tests.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field involving software/system engineering, or equivalent 1 year experience
    • Proficiency in writing and reviewing code in mobile C/C++ or Java
    • Knowledge of audio and video processing systems in either iOS or Android
    • Strong problem-solving and debugging/troubleshooting skills

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field involving software/system engineering, or equivalent 3 years experience
    • Experience in developing and optimizing mobile audio and video in live player or pusher SDK
    • Knowledge of coding specifications and best practices for improving software development productivity
    • Experience in the construction of automation testing systems to ensure the quality and stability of SDK
    • Passion for self-learning and staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to take ownership

    TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

    In the spirit of reconciliation, TikTok acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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    Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Employee well-being is supported via hybrid work, short-term counseling through our EAP and a premium subscription to Headspace.
  • We embrace diversity across all dimensions and provide employees with 9 employee resource groups globally, including our WOMEN ERG.
  • Comprehensive parental leave policy as well as fertility treatment through healthcare providers with a $20,000 lifetime maximum.