Senior Software Engineer I/II- Video Streaming Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer I/II- Video Streaming Engineer

Department: Technology

Reports to: Software Engineering Manager

Experience: 3+ years

Location: Ahmedabad, Pune, India (Remote option Available)

Company Introduction

Genea was built on a foundation of listening to and serving our commercial real estate customers needs starting with our flagship Overtime HVAC product. Over the years, weve earned the trust and loyalty of 21 of the top 25 largest commercial real estate companies in the US and continue to prove our value to them every day. Our clients depend on us to develop value-added technology solutions to solve other pain points in their operations. We have grown our product portfolio to serve the complex and expanding needs of property teams.

Genea is a family of solutions are designed to improve commercial real estate operations through cutting-edge technology. Revolutionize access control, streamline overtime HVAC, and economize submeter billing. Our host of cloud-based, automated solutions are built to cut costs, reduce admin times, and maximize the tenant experience.

Experiencing enormous growth with aggressive expansion plans, Genea is expanding a Software Development and Operations center in India and is looking for dynamic engineering leaders, who can become part of this already successful growth story, and partner in creating a world class team and products.

Overview

Senior Software Engineer I/II focus on applying the principles of engineering to software development. The role includes analyzing and modifying existing software as well as creating new software and designing, constructing and testing end-user applications that meet user needs — all through software programming languages.

Genea is an engineering company at heart. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to take on some technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on Genea's end users.

A software engineer's approach should be customer-centric and result-driven. Software engineer needs to combine computer science principles with innovative thinking to solve daily software development tasks. Transparency and teamwork and dedication are essential qualities of a software engineer.

What You'll Do

• Write and test product or system development code.
• Design and implement video streaming and video processing services necessary to support new and existing features.
• Design metrics that capture the streaming experience and system performance.
• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
• Maintain a pulse on emerging technologies and discover hidden opportunities in our environment.
• Ensure redundancy and resilience of Genea production infrastructure.

What We Look For

• A scrappy, entrepreneurial attitude that gets high-quality projects done quickly.
• Expert in at least one general-purpose programming language. Node.JS, Python, Rust, or C/C++.
• REST API development hands on experience.
• Knowledge of multiple streaming protocols (RTMP, RTSP, RTP, HLS, WebRTC, DASH, etc.) and codecs (AAC, Opus, H264, H265, VP8, VP9, AV1, etc.).
• Highly proficient in database design, with both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Comfortable working with AWS, Linux, Docker, continuous deployment workflow, multiple programming languages tech stack.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed, analytical, and work well in a team environment.
• Passionate about the Genea product.
• Experience with multiple multimedia libraries and frameworks: FFmpeg, GStreamer, libvpx, x264, x265, etc. is a plus.
• Experience on building video pipeline with AI inference for computer vision is a plus.

Competencies:

• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Perks and benefits we offer:

• Work Your Way: Enjoy a flexible working environment that suits your lifestyle.
• Time Off: 24 days of PTO and 10 holidays to unwind and pursue your passions.
• Comprehensive Leave Options: Including maternity, paternity, adoption, wedding, and bereavement leaves to support you during important life events.
• Health & Safety First: Benefit from family health insurance and personal accident coverage beyond your CTC.
• Top Workplace Honors: Celebrated as a Top Workplace from 2021 to 2023.
• Balanced Workweek: Embrace a balanced life with our 5-day work schedule