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# Distinguished Software Engineer

- **Company:** SimpliSafe, Inc
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $193,900 - $258,500
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Software Bug Management, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, FFmpeg, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, Video Codec, WebRTC, Backend, Moq, Kubernetes, Low Latency, Transport Protocols, Video Streaming, Software Coding, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/distinguished-software-engineer-boston-ma--1425f4a2-1c8d-47ed-a2f5-b062fb207c64

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Home Security, High Tech Industry, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Video Streaming, FFmpeg, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Simple Queue Service (SQS), We''re looking for a motivated, experienced Distinguished Software Engineer to design, develop, maintain and own software solutions. We''re a backend team solving large-scale video streaming and recording problems to ensure customers have real-time control and visibility into their cameras. You''ll be working with our stack of Go, C#, TypeScript, AWS, Kubernetes, SQS, SNS, ffmpeg, WebRTC., * 10+ years of industry experience, including having owned the architecture of a production backend system end-to-end, from design through long-term operational ownership.

 * 4+ years designing, building, or operating a real-time or low-latency video streaming service, e.g. HLS/DASH delivery
 * Experience architecting cloud video storage systems at scale such as designing cost-efficient storage tiers, lifecycle and archival policies, and retention strategies that hold up across millions of recording devices.
 * Experience designing metadata and indexing systems for video - enabling fast retrieval and scrubbing of recorded clips by camera, timestamp, or event across large-scale datasets.
 * Deep expertise in the implementation of HLS/DASH, fragmented MP4 (fmp4), H.264, and AAC.
 * Familiarity with video streaming standards such as adaptive bitrate packaging, video codecs (HEVC, AV1), and transport protocols (SRT, RTMP, WHIP, MoQ).
 * Experience with technologies such as WebRTC, GStreamer, ffmpeg, or libav.
 * Proven ability to mentor engineers and drive technical decision-making within a team.
 * Proficiency in at least one major programming language (Go, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, etc.).
 * Passion, curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and grow.
 * Extensive experience with AWS, GCP or Azure.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and proven track record to break down complexity.
 * Experience with IoT or smart home video streaming applications is a plus.
 * Familiarity with the Agile Scrum process.

## Description

* Bring your wealth of video knowledge to build and improve SimpliSafe's video services.
 * Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and design simple, reliable, flexible solutions.
 * Drive the implementation of those solutions, both by writing code yourself and supporting other engineers with code reviews and mentoring.
 * Long-term support & maintenance work, such as performance optimization, bug fixes, feature additions, design and usability improvements, and automation.
 * Document the systems you are building to ensure they can be maintained by the next generation of developers.
 * Serve as an on-call first responder for software owned by your team., * Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long-term relationships with them.
 * Aim High - Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
 * No Ego - Maintaining a "no job too small" attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style.
 * One Team - Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
 * Lift As We Climb - Investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed.
 * Lean & Nimble - Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment.