Sr. C++ Engineer with Gstreamer (Costa Rica)

REMOTE-
- ARGENTINA-
- CHILE-
- COLOMBIA-
- COSTA RICA-
- MEXICO
- October 29, 2025
- Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior C++ Engineer with GStreamer and Video Streaming Experience for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Colombia and Chile. Our client is the leading free streaming television service delivering hundreds of live linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand.
- _ You’ll join a team working on video streaming systems, targeting low-latency playback, adaptive bitrate, and cross-device delivery._REQUIREMENTS:
- 7+ years of experience in C++ development.
- Experience working on large-scale streaming platforms serving millions of users or building related software.
- Knowledge of GStreamer, Widevine DRM, and video player development.
- Deep understanding of adaptive bitrate (ABR) logic and video buffer management.
- Familiarity with CDN behavior, edge caching, and resiliency in video delivery.
- Strong understanding of debugging across device types (mobile, TV, browser, set-top box).- RESPONSIBILITIES:- Provide C++ codebase powering video transport, playback, and/or encoding.
- Manage video streaming protocols (DASH, HLS, RTMP, RTP, etc.).
- Provide latency, quality, and failover optimizations for real-time or on-demand playback.
- Implement integrations with FFmpeg, GStreamer, or internal equivalents.
- Execute performance profiling (CPU, GPU, network) in production environments.- NICE TO HAVE:- Experience with DRM, closed captions, or multi-language track handling.
- Knowledge of GPU encoding (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) or hardware acceleration.
- Understanding of metrics-based video optimization (startup time, rebuffering ratio, QoE)
- Experience with Unity.- WE OFFER-
- US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.
- Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
- Comprehensive private medical insurance.
- Regular performance appraisals to support your growth.
- Flexibility in workspace, either Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.com.co/empleo/1at7xm