Software Engineer - Distributed Systems (Mid-Staff Level)
Description For Software Engineer - Distributed Systems (Mid-Staff Level)
Mux, a developer-focused video platform backed by top investors like Coatue and Andreessen Horowitz, is seeking a Staff-level Software Engineer specializing in Distributed Systems. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of video technology, working on a platform that handles hundreds of thousands of video ingestions and billions of encodes monthly. The position combines hands-on technical work with architectural leadership, requiring expertise in video engineering and distributed systems.
The role involves building next-generation video products that impact millions of users worldwide, working with cutting-edge technology and proprietary just-in-time transcoding architecture. You'll join a distinguished team with alumni from Google, YouTube, Twitch, and other tech giants, contributing to products used by notable companies like Strava, Patreon, and Vimeo.
As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead complex technical projects, influence product strategy, and help establish engineering best practices. The position offers competitive compensation ($188K-$240K base salary) and comprehensive benefits, including flexible PTO, health coverage, and professional development opportunities. The role is based in San Francisco, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and technical excellence.
The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of backend and video engineering experience, deep knowledge of distributed systems, and expertise with technologies like Golang, Kubernetes, and video encoding. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in the video technology space while working with a team that values both technical excellence and human-centric culture.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer - Distributed Systems (Mid-Staff Level)
- Work cross-functionally with product, customer success, and engineering teams to build cutting-edge Video products
- Contribute to the full development cycle: technical design, development, test, experimentation, analysis, launch & on-call
- Take accountability for planning and delivery of projects as contributor and architect
- Influence team's roadmap and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
- Build & promote best practices for availability, reliability, and production readiness
Requirements For Software Engineer - Distributed Systems (Mid-Staff Level)
- 4+ years of experience in production Backend & Video Engineering using Golang, C, C++
- Expertise in building and operating distributed video systems in service-oriented architecture
- Track record of writing high-quality, maintainable code across multiple services
- Operational experience with Kubernetes, monitoring tools, databases, and data streaming technologies
- Experience with video products using ffmpeg or libav (preferred)
- Knowledge of video codecs, encoding, profiles, and compatibility
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Benefits For Software Engineer - Distributed Systems (Mid-Staff Level)
- Flexible PTO + 11 company holidays
- Weekly no-meeting days + quarterly focus weeks
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 65% dependent coverage)
- Fully funded fertility benefits
- HSA with employer contribution
- FSA available
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Group life insurance
- Travel accident insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical support concierge service
- 401(k)
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development stipend
- Reimbursements for headphones, cell phones, device upgrades
- Lunch reimbursement program
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