Senior Media Developer (Video Streaming & WebCodecs)

Motorola Solutions•Vancouver, BC

7d•CA$120,000 - CA$140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Media Developer with deep expertise in video streaming technologies and WebCodecs API to join our organization-wide video player team. This role will be instrumental in developing and maintaining our advanced web-based video player component that is becoming the key video player across multiple products and the entire organization.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of WebCodecs API with hands-on experience implementing VideoDecoder and AudioDecoder
Strong experience with WebRTC and real-time media streaming
Proficiency in SignalR (@microsoft/signalr 9.0.6) for real-time communication
Deep understanding of video codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1) and WebCodecs codec configuration
Experience with MP4Box and media file manipulation
Strong TypeScript/JavaScript skills in React environments
Knowledge of WebCodecs VideoFrame processing and canvas rendering
Experience with Web Workers for offloading video processing
Familiarity with Web Components and cross-browser compatibility
Understanding of Annex-B and fMP4 stream processing
5+ years of software engineer experience
2+ years of WebCodecs API, HLS.js, or WebRTC
3+ years of TypeScript experience
2+ years of technical leadership experience
2+ years of Single Page Application Development experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with video surveillance or security camera systems
Background in implementing PTZ controls for IP cameras
Knowledge of Web Video Text Tracks (WebVTT) and subtitle implementation
Experience with video analytics and metadata extraction
Understanding of Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) and video distribution
Familiarity with Web Audio API for audio processing and synchronization
Experience with video compression and transcoding workflows
Knowledge of hardware acceleration and GPU optimization

Responsibilities

Design and implement advanced video streaming solutions using WebCodecs API, HLS.js, and other streaming protocols
Develop WebCodecs-based video decoders with hardware acceleration support
Optimize video playback performance across different browsers and devices using WebCodecs
Implement real-time streaming capabilities with SignalR integration and WebCodecs processing
Develop PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) controls and camera manipulation features
Create and maintain video timeline controls with live recording indicators
Implement WebCodecs-based audio/video synchronization and playback control
Develop snapshot and session recording functionality
Ensure low-latency streaming and smooth playback experiences
Implement adaptive bitrate streaming and quality optimization

Benefits

Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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