Senior/Staff Software Engineer – Video Streaming, VOD, SSAI (AWS Preferred)
Melbourne, VIC
A$200,000-$300,000 p/a (commensurate to experience)
On-site
Posted 1 day ago
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 $250-300,000 + super + bonus
* Senior Engineer—up to $200-230,000 + 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
* Final leadership interview
Location
Melbourne, Australia. Relocation, 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.
About CircuIT Recruitment Group
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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