Senior / Staff Software Engineer – Video Streaming & SSAI (Global Relocation Available)
Melbourne HQ | High-Growth Platform | Build a World-Class Streaming Ad Tech Engine
We are partnering with a rapidly scaling global streaming platform that is investing heavily in next-generation ad-tech and video delivery capabilities.
As part of this growth, we are hiring a Senior or Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in video streaming, VOD pipelines, and Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) to lead the build-out of a brand-new internal video ads architecture.
This is a foundational hire — you will design, build, and influence the end-to-end streaming ad platform used worldwide.
Relocation, sponsorship, and global talent mobility are fully supported.
Salary & Levels
Staff Engineer — up to $*******,000 + super + bonusSenior Engineer — up to $*******,000 + super + bonus
Why This Role Is Exceptional
Build a greenfield, in-house streaming & SSAI capability
Work directly with a world-class engineering and product leadership team
Massive scale — millions of users globally
Big investment, high autonomy, and engineering-first culture
Melbourne-based (full relocation & visa sponsorship available)
What You'll Be Working On
Architecting and building core video streaming and VOD systems
Implementing Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) at global scale
Migrating streaming ad services from third-party hosting into a centralised in-house capability
Optimising encoding, delivery, latency, resiliency, and playback experience
Working closely with product, ads, platform, and cloud engineering teams
Influencing long-term architecture and platform direction in a fast-growing tech business
What We're Looking For
Must Have
Strong experience with Video on Demand (VOD) platforms
Hands-on experience with Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI)
Expertise in streaming workflows, encoding, packaging, and delivery
Familiarity with HLS/DASH, CDN integration, ad stitching, manifest manipulation
Strong engineering fundamentals across backend services
Cloud experience (AWS preferred)
Nice to Have
Experience in large-scale consumer platforms
Ad tech exposure (ad delivery, ad insertion, ad measurement)
Previous ownership of greenfield or rebuild streaming systems
Interview Process
Initial screen
Live coding assessment
Video-specific deep dive (architecture, streaming workflows, SSAI implementation)
Final leadership interview
Location
Melbourne, AustraliaRelocation, flights, and full sponsorship available for global applicants.
How to Apply
If you're an experienced video streaming engineer who wants to build core streaming and SSAI systems from scratch at global scale, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.