QA Engineer - Video Streaming, Playback & Automation
Posted 1 day ago by Tandym Tech
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: Seeking a Quality Engineer specializing in video streaming and playback QA to join a dynamic media technology team. The role emphasizes ensuring optimal playback performance, reliability, and user experience across a diverse streaming ecosystem. This is a contract-to-hire position open to remote candidates, with a preference for those willing to engage in occasional onsite interactions in the LA or NYC area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Owning and expanding cross-platform player testing strategy with a focus on automation
- Designing and maintaining scalable automated test suites
- Improving test coverage and reducing manual regression cycles
- Validating QoE metrics and different playback types
- Leading QA efforts across various platforms
Key Skills:
- 3+ years of experience in video playback streaming QA
- BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Experience with automated test frameworks
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of streaming technologies like DRM, HLS, and DASH
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Drive issues to resolution
- Provide root cause analysis if needed
Salary (Rate): £56.00 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Seeking a Quality Engineer focusing on video streaming and playback QA to join a fast paced media technology team. This role is focused on ensuring best in class playback performance, reliability, and user experience across a large cross platform streaming ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
The Quality Engineer II will be responsible for:
- Owning and expanding cross-platform player testing strategy with a focus on automation
- Designing and maintaining scalable automated test suites
- Improving test coverage and reducing manual regression cycles
- Validating QoE metrics and different playback types
- Leading QA efforts across various platforms
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in video playback streaming QA
- BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Experience with automated test frameworks
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of streaming technologies like DRM, HLS, and DASH
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Drive issues to resolution
- Provide root cause analysis if needed
Desired Skills:
- 3+ years of experience in a relevant field
- Familiarity with streaming technology certifications
- Automation testing expertise
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills