Zattoo AG

Technology, Information and Internet

Zattoo

201-500

Germany

**YOUR FUTURE, ON DEMAND**

The ideal blend of stability and flexibility. A genuinely human employer that cares for people and the planet. True autonomy to shape what comes next, for us and you. This is the perfect platform to take your career where you want. 

Back in 2005, we pioneered Europe’s first TV streaming service. Today, we’re the world’s first certified climate neutral TV streaming provider. 3 million users across three countries. Over 230 colleagues of 47 nationalities. We’re the grown-up start-up, helping to shape a better future since day one. That hasn’t changed, even if the world has. We’re friendly, international, inclusive – and our people say we’re reliable and transparent, too. It’s why they trust us and believe in what we do. 

**THE ROLE**

As a Video Backend Engineer in our Streaming & CDN team, you'll be instrumental in shaping how millions of users experience their favorite content. You'll dive deep into our C++ and Go-based systems, crafting high-quality, maintainable code that powers our custom CDN. This isn't just about writing code; it's about architecting solutions, implementing best-in-class testing, and driving projects that directly impact our streaming capabilities. 

If you're passionate about video technology, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy tackling complex challenges from development to operational support, this is your chance to make a real impact. Join us and help us push the boundaries of video streaming!  
  
  
**THE TEAM**

Our Streaming and CDN team is the engine behind Zattoo's video delivery. We build and run the software on our own CDN edge nodes (mostly in C++) to make sure your streams are fast and smooth. Think caching, packaging, DRM magic, and delivering in all the formats you need (DASH, HLS, you name it!).

We also develop and maintain software (mainly in Go) that runs in our central datacentres and manages the creation and configuration of streams, as well as user (i.e. app/player) authorisation and validation.

We collaborate closely with teams handling video ingest, playback apps, ad insertion, and our network infrastructure. We generate a lot of data that the rest of the company relies on for reporting, billing, and debugging purposes.  

## WHAT YOU’LL DO

* Develop and maintain software, writing high-quality maintainable code
* Implement best practices in software testing with the support of principal engineers
* Create design documents and specifications, planning small- to medium-sized projects
* Communicate effectively with the squad and with stakeholders in other squads
* Motivate the squad and coach and mentor individuals in your areas of expertise
* Assist Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team with operational monitoring of our CDN
* Act as third-line support for complex problems, debugging issues with our streamers and data pipelines

## WHAT YOU’LL BRING

* Expert C++ developer, aware of industry best practices and trends
* Good knowledge of either Go or Python and a willingness to learn the other
* Deep understanding of highly concurrent and distributed systems
* Excellent understanding of GNU/Linux and systems administration work (bonus: experience with Debian)
* Excellent understanding of TCP/IP networking principles and experience debugging network traffic
* Excellent spoken and written English
* **Desirable**: Experience with video streaming technologies (DASH, HLS, FFmpeg etc.)
* **Desirable**: Experience developing and supporting high-load Unix systems in a distributed production environment with 24/7 operations
* **Bonus**: Experience with container management systems such as Kubernetes and Docker
* **Bonus**: Experience with modern database systems and real-time data flows, e.g. Kafka, Clickhouse

  
**WHY JOIN US?** 

At Zattoo, you’re always on firm ground with real freedom to explore. You’ll have the support and opportunity you need to go far, while you’re helping us create a sustainable and entertainment-filled future for all.  
  
## WHAT WE OFFER YOU

* **Reward**: strong market competitive salary
* **Recharge**: 30 days vacation plus public holidays
* **Regulate**:trust based flexible working hours and the option for remote work worldwide for up to 8 weeks per year

## Plus:

* **We’re** **sharing:** Free access to the best streaming experience on the market
* **We're developing:** Your own development budget, German classes and Zattoo all-company hack days
* **We’re inclusive: ‘**Zattooies’ are a fun, engaged, and diverse team made up of 47 nationalities
* **We’re healthy:** Health checks, team sports, organic fruit, vegan options and more!
* **We’re responsible:** We are carbon neutral, an active employee Green team, discounted BVG tickets and free bike rentals
* **We’re sociable:** A calendar of events with fireside chats, lunches, in-house bar, BBQ’s, monthly socials, summer party and an annual off-site event

Zattoo enables our users to view indiscriminately and we reflect that in our team too. Regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law we encourage everyone to apply and will give everyone equal consideration. We are an equal opportunities employer, join us and help build a diverse team dedicated to the future of TV.  
  


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YOUR FUTURE, ON DEMAND
The ideal blend of stability and flexibility. A genuinely human employer that cares for people and the planet. True autonomy to shape what comes next, for us and you. This is the perfect platform to take your career where you want. 
Back in 2005, we pioneered Europe’s first TV streaming service. Today, we’re the world’s first certified climate neutral TV streaming provider. 3 million users across three countries. Over 230 colleagues of 47 nationalities. We’re the grown-up start-up, helping to shape a better future since day one. That hasn’t changed, even if the world has. We’re friendly, international, inclusive – and our people say we’re reliable and transparent, too. It’s why they trust us and believe in what we do. 
THE ROLE
As a Video Backend Engineer in our Streaming &amp; CDN team, you&#39;ll be instrumental in shaping how millions of users experience their favorite content. You&#39;ll dive deep into our C++ and Go-based systems, crafting high-quality, maintainable code that powers our custom CDN. This isn&#39;t just about writing code; it&#39;s about architecting solutions, implementing best-in-class testing, and driving projects that directly impact our streaming capabilities. 
If you&#39;re passionate about video technology, thrive in a collaborative environment, and enjoy tackling complex challenges from development to operational support, this is your chance to make a real impact. Join us and help us push the boundaries of video streaming! 
THE TEAM
Our Streaming and CDN team is the engine behind Zattoo&#39;s video delivery. We build and run the software on our own CDN edge nodes (mostly in C++) to make sure your streams are fast and smooth. Think caching, packaging, DRM magic, and delivering in all the formats you need (DASH, HLS, you name it!).
We also develop and maintain software (mainly in Go) that runs in our central datacentres and manages the creation and configuration of streams, as well as user (i.e. app/player) authorisation and validation.
We collaborate closely with teams handling video ingest, playback apps, ad insertion, and our network infrastructure. We generate a lot of data that the rest of the company relies on for reporting, billing, and debugging purposes. 
<h2 id="what-youll-do">WHAT YOU’LL DO</h2>
<ul>
<li>Develop and maintain software, writing high-quality maintainable code</li>
<li>Implement best practices in software testing with the support of principal engineers</li>
<li>Create design documents and specifications, planning small- to medium-sized projects</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with the squad and with stakeholders in other squads</li>
<li>Motivate the squad and coach and mentor individuals in your areas of expertise</li>
<li>Assist Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team with operational monitoring of our CDN</li>
<li>Act as third-line support for complex problems, debugging issues with our streamers and data pipelines</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="what-youll-bring">WHAT YOU’LL BRING</h2>
<ul>
<li>Expert C++ developer, aware of industry best practices and trends</li>
<li>Good knowledge of either Go or Python and a willingness to learn the other</li>
<li>Deep understanding of highly concurrent and distributed systems</li>
<li>Excellent understanding of GNU/Linux and systems administration work (bonus: experience with Debian)</li>
<li>Excellent understanding of TCP/IP networking principles and experience debugging network traffic</li>
<li>Excellent spoken and written English</li>
<li>Desirable: Experience with video streaming technologies (DASH, HLS, FFmpeg etc.)</li>
<li>Desirable: Experience developing and supporting high-load Unix systems in a distributed production environment with 24/7 operations</li>
<li>Bonus: Experience with container management systems such as Kubernetes and Docker</li>
<li>Bonus: Experience with modern database systems and real-time data flows, e.g. Kafka, Clickhouse</li>
</ul>
WHY JOIN US? 
At Zattoo, you’re always on firm ground with real freedom to explore. You’ll have the support and opportunity you need to go far, while you’re helping us create a sustainable and entertainment-filled future for all. 
<h2 id="what-we-offer-you">WHAT WE OFFER YOU</h2>
<ul>
<li>Reward: strong market competitive salary</li>
<li>Recharge: 30 days vacation plus public holidays</li>
<li>Regulate:trust based flexible working hours and the option for remote work worldwide for up to 8 weeks per year</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="plus">Plus:</h2>
<ul>
<li>We’re sharing: Free access to the best streaming experience on the market</li>
<li>We&#39;re developing: Your own development budget, German classes and Zattoo all-company hack days</li>
<li>We’re inclusive: ‘Zattooies’ are a fun, engaged, and diverse team made up of 47 nationalities</li>
<li>We’re healthy: Health checks, team sports, organic fruit, vegan options and more!</li>
<li>We’re responsible: We are carbon neutral, an active employee Green team, discounted BVG tickets and free bike rentals</li>
<li>We’re sociable: A calendar of events with fireside chats, lunches, in-house bar, BBQ’s, monthly socials, summer party and an annual off-site event</li>
</ul>
Zattoo enables our users to view indiscriminately and we reflect that in our team too. Regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law we encourage everyone to apply and will give everyone equal consideration. We are an equal opportunities employer, join us and help build a diverse team dedicated to the future of TV.

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