Embedded Video/Streaming Architect (GStreamer)

TL;DR

Embedded Video/Streaming Architect (GStreamer): Architecting and optimizing ultra-fast, low-latency video streaming performance on embedded devices with an accent on GStreamer pipelines, WebRTC, and Embedded Linux optimization. Focus on building rock-solid streaming solutions, fine-tuning system throughput, and ensuring seamless multimedia integration with hardware.

Location: Hybrid in Vienna, Austria. Workation possible within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Salary: €3,843 / month (minimum, competitive salary offered above this baseline).

Company

hirify.global is a young deep-tech company based in Vienna, Austria, that creates and produces internationally awarded smart glasses, developing both hardware and software in-house.

What you will do

• Take full ownership of and shape GStreamer pipelines for video streaming on embedded devices.
• Build and optimize performance for WebRTC, WebSockets, HTTP, RTSP, and RTP to achieve low-latency streaming.
• Work hands-on with Embedded Linux (Yocto) to fine-tune throughput and system performance.
• Partner closely with hardware and firmware teams to ensure seamless multimedia integration.
• Help define and evolve streaming architecture for scalability, modularity, and maintainability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with GStreamer in embedded environments.
• Solid background in real-time audio/video streaming and low-latency networking.
• Strong skills in Rust or C++, ideally for performance-critical embedded applications.
• Deep familiarity with multimedia formats (MP4, H.264, AAC) and system-level streaming frameworks.
• Good understanding of Linux Embedded, Yocto, and system optimization.
• Comfortable collaborating with hardware and firmware engineers.

Nice to have

• Some exposure to AR/VR, AI-enabled devices, or machine learning pipelines.
• Experience working in Agile or other iterative delivery environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic, international team with good vibes and flexible times.
• Dog-friendly offices in Vienna, easily accessible by public transport.
• Yearly public transport ticket.
• Cool events and workation opportunities within the European Economic Area (EEA).
• "Inspire Days" to recharge and learn, with lots of courses and development opportunities.
• All the IT gear you need provided.