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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Architect (Streaming Media) - **Company:** Job Owl - **Location:** Morrisville, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), VoIP, C++ (Programming Language), Encodings, Codecs, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Data Security, Fault Tolerance, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Transcoding, Video Codec, Test-Driven Development (TDD), High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Low Latency, Live Streaming, Video Streaming, Cyber Warfare, Cisco - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a11188b1-829f-4989-982d-c25107bfd6bd ## About the Role * Education + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field * Experience + 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5+ years in a lead development role focused on audio/video streaming + 3+ years of experience in VOIP/telephony applications with Asterisk and/or Cisco Unified Communications * Knowledge, Skills & Abilities + Deep expertise in video streaming protocols and technologies: RTP, SRTP, RTCP + Strong understanding of video codecs: H.264, H.265 (HEVC) + Strong understanding of audio codecs: G722, G729 + Strong understanding of Voice over IP (VOIP) protocols and applications: Asterisk, SIP + Strong programming skills in at least one relevant language (e.g., Python, Java, C++). + Experience with live streaming and low-latency video. + Familiarity with video analytics and quality of experience (QoE) monitoring. * Additional Competencies/Requirements + Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. + Ability to lead and influence technical discussions and decisions. + Some travel required + Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance ## Description Job Title: Software Architect Department: Engineering Reports to: Technical Fellow Office: Morrisville, NC Work Environment: Remote (Eastern & Central time zones) Owl Cyber Defense is a leader and trusted partner in cyber security. We deliver solutions that protect and connect the world's most critical networks. Owl's product lines of cross domain, data diode, and portable media solutions provide the strongest available security checkpoints for threat prevention and secure data availability. Our in-depth expertise in security engineering at the hardware and operating system level enables us to help government and commercial customers meet ever-evolving cyber security threats., Are you a visionary software architect with a passion for cutting-edge voice and video streaming technologies? Do you thrive on designing robust, scalable, and high-performance systems that deliver seamless communication experiences to critical decision makers? We're looking for an experienced Streaming Media Architect to lead the technical direction and evolution of our innovative streaming platform. We're looking for a highly experienced and strategic Streaming Media Architect to play a pivotal role in defining and guiding the technical implementation of our products and services. You'll be instrumental in translating business requirements into technical designs, ensuring architectural integrity, and driving the adoption of best practices across our development teams. This role requires deep expertise in all facets of video streaming, from content ingest and encoding to delivery and playback., * Define and evolve the architectural roadmap for our VOIP and video streaming platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. * Design and implement highly available and fault-tolerant systems for audio/video ingest, processing, transcoding, and delivery. * Lead test-driven development to ensure reliable video quality. * Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance our streaming capabilities. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, guiding them on best practices for software design, development, and deployment. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and translate them into technical specifications. * Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide solutions for optimization and improvement. * Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in video streaming, codecs, Voice over IP (VOIP) and telephony. * Champion security best practices within the streaming architecture. ## Related Videos - [The Fundamentals of Online Video](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/32-the-fundamentals-of-online-video) - [Can You Touch the Internet? 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