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Senior Software Engineer - Playback Technology

$155k - $175k/yr

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Playback Technology

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball

10,001+ employees

Professional baseball league in North America

Compensation Overview

$155k - $175k/yr

Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

California based applicants have certain rights under California law.

Category
Backend Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Mobile Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Agile
Docker
AWS
Terraform
Google Cloud Platform
Connection
Connection
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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Proven track record of professional software development processes and tools, including Agile methodologies, IDEs, source control, CI/CD pipelines, and test frameworks
  • Experience working alongside senior engineers to produce and support large-scale production systems
  • Experience with Event Driven systems, patterns, and best practices
  • Operational experience with containerized cloud platforms (Docker/Kubernetes and GCP/AWS) and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
  • Experience working with live/VOD streaming media, including streaming technologies (HLS), video QoE metrics, ABR algorithms, and video player frameworks
  • Exposure to Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI) platforms and OTT integrations
Responsibilities
  • Design and optimize streaming experiences across web, mobile, and living room devices
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle (requirements gathering, designing, building, testing and maintenance)
  • Collaborate across teams, including front-end engineering, product and product management, backend services, and operations, to contribute to our video streaming initiatives and drive technical excellence and product development
  • Take ownership of streaming products and develop tools to continuously improve stream quality/delivery
  • Write clean, concise, modular code that is easily testable and scalable
Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball

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Major League Baseball (MLB) oversees the highest level of professional baseball in the U.S. and Canada, consisting of 30 member clubs. The league focuses on promoting the sport and its impact on communities through various initiatives in business, marketing, and social responsibility. MLB enhances the fan experience by providing extensive programming and content, which has led to record viewership on platforms like MLB.TV. The league is dedicated to maintaining competitive balance among teams and expanding its global presence, ensuring that baseball remains a significant part of culture and entertainment.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$2.6B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Adoption of AR in sports broadcasting boosts fan engagement during live games.
  • AI-driven platforms allow MLB to tailor content, increasing viewer retention.
  • 5G networks enhance mobile streaming, improving accessibility of live sports content.

What critics are saying

  • OTT streaming services may reduce MLB's revenue from traditional broadcasting deals.
  • COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted live sports revenue, affecting MLB's financial stability.
  • Increasing streaming competition may dilute MLB.TV's subscriber base.

What makes Major League Baseball unique

  • MLBAM offers exclusive live audio and video broadcasts of most MLB games.
  • MLBAM manages official websites for Minor League Baseball and other sports networks.
  • MLBAM's integration of AR enhances fan engagement with immersive game experiences.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

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