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AI @ 9
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Java @ 6
Kubernetes @ 6
Prioritization @ 7
Rust @ 6
Scala @ 6
WebRTC @ 4
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Details
SpaceXAI is seeking exceptional media engineers to join a new project that deeply integrates its advanced AI infrastructure into a platform used by approximately 600 million users monthly. The team is transforming the video product experience across video playback, live streaming, Spaces, audio and video calls, and more.
The organization values engineering excellence, curiosity, initiative, strong work ethic, prioritization, and concise communication. Employees are expected to work hands-on and contribute directly to the company's mission.
Responsibilities
- Build the next generation of large-scale video services.
- Contribute to and rebuild core media processing and distribution pipelines using high-performance languages such as Rust, C++, or Go.
- Optimize media quality and performance at scale across a broad range of products and user platforms, with close attention to latency and visual quality.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience.
- Strong focus on media quality, performance, and product experience.
- Proficiency in high-performance C++ or Go.
- In-depth knowledge of WebRTC, LL-HLS, or video transcoding pipelines.
- Familiarity with building and operating scalable, resilient distributed systems.
Preferred Skills And Experience
- Go, C++, Rust, Java, or Scala.
- Kubernetes, FoundationDB, ValKey, Envoy, or S3.
- H.264, H.265, AV1, MP4, CMAF, VMAF, RTP, RTMP, LL-HLS, HDR, or DRM.
Benefits
- Equity.
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Various discounts and perks.
SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer.
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