DistroScale· HQ in 851 Traeger Ave, Ste 202, San Bruno, CA 94066

Software Engineer, Video

Location: SF Bay Area · Category: Engineering & Development · Seniority: Mid-Level · Posted: April 20, 2026 · Verified: Jul 19, 2026

Role Overview & Description

Builds high-performance video players for desktop, mobile web, iOS, Android, and OTT platforms, focusing on fine-tuning presentation, enabling interaction, and integrating advertising and revenue solutions.
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About the company

DistroScale

distroscale.com

Hybrid FAST streaming and OTT video infrastructure provider.

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