Senior Software Engineer (JavaScript - Node & React)

New York, USA - Onsite/Hybrid

Salary: Up to $165,000

What if watching live sports wasn’t passive; but fully interactive?

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, VC-backed startup reimagining live entertainment through the fusion of streaming, real-time data, and AI. Their platform enables creators to run their own live networks; turning audiences into active participants and unlocking entirely new revenue streams.

With a high-calibre team from leading tech companies and top universities, and a major global launch on the horizon, they’re now hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help scale their next-generation live video platform.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale low-latency live streaming infrastructure (WebRTC, HLS, RTMP)
• Develop backend systems powering real-time automation, including live graphics, overlays, and broadcast tooling
• Architect high-performance systems that synchronise live video with real-time data streams
• Contribute to and optimise cloud infrastructure, deployments, and system reliability
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership on complex technical challenges at the intersection of streaming, data, and AI

Skills Required

• 3–4+ years of experience as a software engineer (full-stack)
• Strong experience with live video protocols (WebRTC, RTMP, HLS) and media processing (e.g. FFmpeg)
• Proficiency in backend development with high-concurrency systems (Node.JS & React - GO & Rust would be a bonus)
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS), Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code tools
• Familiarity with modern AI/LLM tooling and real-time systems is a plus
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Bonus: interest in sports or live entertainment

If you’re excited about building cutting-edge, real-time systems that redefine how people experience live content, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Apply now or reach out directly to learn more.