Director, Core Player Engineering

Disney Streaming

New York, NY, USA
Base: $239,700 - $321,400; bonus/equity: a bonus +...
Core player engineering
Hls, dash, cmaf expertise
High-scale streaming media
Provide vision and strategic direction for Core Player Engineering, spanning device pipelines, player engines, browser integrations, and client applications

Job Summary

  • Provide vision and strategic direction for Core Player Engineering, spanning device pipelines, player engines, browser integrations, and client applications.
  • Ensure playback systems are built for scale, resiliency, and low latency, supporting both live and on-demand streaming globally.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain world-class engineers and leaders, building a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence.

Matching Summary

Provide vision and strategic direction for Core Player Engineering, spanning device pipelines, player engines, browser integrations, and client applications.

Salary

Base: $239,700 - $321,400; Bonus/Equity: A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Core Player Engineering
  • HLS, DASH, CMAF expertise
  • High-scale streaming media
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Observability and data-driven decisions

Nice-to-have

  • Inspiring leaders and engineers
  • Culture of innovation and accountability
  • Executive presence

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 12 years of related work experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or comparable field
  • Experience with C++, Rust, Kotlin, JavaScript ecosystems
  • Familiarity with ExoPlayer, AVPlayer, MSE/EME

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