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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Burr Ridge, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Encodings, Codecs, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, FFmpeg, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Python (Programming Language), Data Streaming, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), WebRTC, Computer Networking Systems, High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), RTSP, Low Latency, Video Streaming, Decoding, Media Servers
- **Published:** June 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B1F3BD30C7C741839F7B9BEFC9BDD497/job/

## About the Role

* Proficiency in real-time streaming protocols like RTP and RTSP.
 * Hands-on experience with FFmpeg.
 * Strong networking fundamentals including TCP and UDP.
 * Experience with encoding, decoding, and streaming processes.
 * Understanding of latency, jitter, and packet loss in networking.
 * Ability to debug video playback, buffering, and quality issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

 * Familiarity with additional protocols such as WebRTC, RTMP, and SRT.
 * Experience with tools and frameworks like GStreamer.
 * Knowledge of media servers and custom streaming tools.
 * Codec knowledge including H.264, H.265, and AV1.
 * Programming skills in C, C++, or Python.
 * Background in surveillance or security systems and camera or IoT video.

Work Environment

The work environment involves supporting real-time video streaming systems, likely within surveillance and security contexts. It may require on-site troubleshooting and customer interaction, emphasizing a customer-facing mindset.

## Description

We are seeking a Video Streaming Engineer to join our team on an indefinite contract. The successful candidate will support real-time video delivery, likely related to surveillance and security systems. This role involves building, optimizing, and troubleshooting low-latency video streaming pipelines, with a strong focus on real-time protocols, networking, and FFmpeg. Additionally, there is a customer-facing component, as you will support deployments and troubleshoot in real-world environments.

Responsibilities

 * Build and optimize low-latency video streaming pipelines.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real-time video delivery.
 * Utilize real-time streaming protocols such as RTP and RTSP.
 * Hands-on experience with FFmpeg for encoding, decoding, and streaming.
 * Apply strong networking fundamentals to address latency, jitter, and packet loss.
 * Understand the impact of network behavior on video quality.
 * Support live and real-time video systems in low-latency environments.
 * Debug playback, buffering, and quality issues.
 * Engage with customers to support deployments and troubleshoot on-site as needed.


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