Software Development Engineer II, Disney+ Hotstar

April 17

Disney+ Hotstar

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Disney+ Hotstar is leading the way as the largest and smartest video platform in the country, reaching over 300 million users today$1. .$1

Video on Demand • Live Streaming • Entertainment • Technology • Social Gaming

501 - 1000

Description

• Refine and improve existing video/image encoding software within the Hotstar pipeline. Drive efficiency gains, enhance reliability, and ensure scalability for increasing content volume • Apply AI/ML techniques to intelligently optimize encoding and develop automated quality control tools focused on source content and final streams • Collaborate with product teams to execute the technical implementation of new media features, ensuring they align with the overall platform architecture • Investigate upcoming video technologies and assess their potential benefits for Hotstar. Prepare proof-of-concepts or demos as needed • Contribute to maintaining quality assurance systems. Help troubleshoot issues and suggest improvements to existing processes • Provide guidance to junior engineers on best practices and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams for successful project delivery

Requirements

• Expert in C++ or Java and object-oriented programming • Solid understanding of audio and video compression and processing, including video codec standards such as H.264/AVC, HEVC and AV1, audio codecs such as AAC, HE-AAC, EAC-3 and Dolby Atmos • Strong background in image and signal processing, both algorithm design and implementation (for example, image scaling, deinterlacing, frame rate conversion, artifact detection). • Experience in large-scale distributed systems and cloud-computing • Experience in open-source multimedia projects (such as ffmpeg, x264, avisynth, webm) • Experience in Machine Learning applied to video processingExperience in media packaging formats such as HLS, DASH along with encryption • Understanding of CDN architectures and delivery mechanisms

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays • Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service • Generous paid sick time • Annual day of service