Media Software Engineer (Real-Time)

Cantina, founded by Sean Parker, is revolutionizing social interaction with its advanced AI character creator platform. As a Media Software Engineer (Real-Time) at Cantina, you'll be at the forefront of creating one of the world's most advanced platforms for real-time and streaming media.

The role involves enhancing and extending Cantina's media platform, focusing on audio and video infrastructure that enables real-time interactions in the app. You'll work on adding new features for voice and video interactions, improving WebRTC-based frameworks for various clients, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Key responsibilities include developing high-performance, high-quality software, working on globally distributed infrastructure, and optimizing device-level audio and video processing frameworks. You'll also engage with advanced machine learning techniques, particularly in speech recognition and synthesis.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in computer science, proficiency in C or C++, and experience with WebRTC or other media-related technologies. Familiarity with iOS and Android development, as well as Node.js, is a plus.

Cantina offers a competitive salary range of $120,000-$180,000, along with excellent benefits including comprehensive health coverage, a monthly stipend, generous PTO, and equity opportunities. While remote work is possible, the Media Engineering team strongly prefers candidates available to work in the Bay Area.

Join Cantina to shape the future of AI-driven social interactions and be part of a team passionate about solving challenging problems in a cutting-edge field!