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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - Streaming Backend - **Company:** ECHOSTAR - **Location:** Greenwood Village, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $96,250.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Fault Tolerance, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Regression Testing, Newrelic, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Video Codec, Diagnostic Tools, Grafana, Backend, MPEG-DASH, Information Technology, Live Streaming, Dynatrace - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.oriontalent.com/search-jobs/career/11628161/senior-software-engineer-streaming-backend-colorado-co-greenwood-village ## About the Role * Strong programming expertise in backend systems languages such as Go, Python, Rust, or C++ to write performant, concurrent, and dry code * A deep understanding of adaptive bitrate (ABR) streaming concepts, manifest files, video codecs (H.264, HEVC, AV1), and container formats (MP4, TS) * Critical experience designing, developing, and deploying distributed, fault-tolerant media systems and DRM integrations within large-scale production environments * Excellent cross-functional collaboration and decision-making skills to coordinate complex integrations with advertising technology and observability teams * Strong AI literacy and application skills, demonstrating the capability to integrate generative AI tools into development, debugging, and system analysis workflows to boost delivery velocity * Functional knowledge of modern observability frameworks to interpret metrics, traces, and logs from tools like Grafana, Dynatrace, or NewRelic, * Familiarity with cloud-based media services (such as AWS Elemental Media Services) and public cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP), * Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience * Minimum Experience: 5+ years of experience in backend software development or systems engineering * Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 5 years of experience with: + Go, Python, Rust, or C++ backend programming + Widevine, FairPlay, or PlayReady DRM technology integration + HLS or MPEG-DASH streaming protocols and manifest files ## Description The dyna streaming backend team is tasked with solving complex scale, latency, and reliability challenges associated with delivering high-quality video content to millions of active Sling TV customers. This role addresses critical engineering bottlenecks by designing resilient services that package, encrypt, and dynamically generate manifests for adaptive bitrate streams. Engineers in this position focus on mitigating piracy risks through robust digital rights management while simultaneously optimizing ad insertion workflows to maximize monetization without compromising the quality of experience. Ultimately, the position bridges the gap between sophisticated cloud infrastructure and seamless playback across a highly diverse client device ecosystem., * Design, build, and maintain robust backend services for dynamic video packaging and manifest generation using HLS and MPEG-DASH protocols to support millions of concurrent viewers * Implement and operate secure, end-to-end DRM workflows using Widevine, FairPlay, or PlayReady to protect premium content throughout its delivery lifecycle * Maintain high platform uptime by actively resolving production incidents, leading root cause analyses, and scaling observability tools to identify streaming anomalies before they impact viewers * Design and deploy high-performance server-side and client-side ad insertion (SSAI) systems that align with department monetization and streaming quality key results (OKRs) * Leverage AI-driven diagnostic tools and code assistant models to accelerate service refactoring, automate regression test generation, and proactively predict backend performance degradation ## Related Videos - [The Fundamentals of Online Video](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/32-the-fundamentals-of-online-video) - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Super scaling for the Super Bowl: How to survive 30 million users hitting your backend in 30 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100356-super-scaling-for-the-super-bowl-how-to-survive-30-million-users-hitting-your-backend-in-30-minutes) - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) - [All your telemetry data from any source in one place](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/57-all-your-telemetry-data-from-any-source-in-one-place) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe)