Real-time Video Streaming Engineer (LiveKit)

TL;DR

Real-time Video Streaming Engineer (LiveKit): Migrating and developing high-load real-time streaming infrastructure with an accent on WebRTC protocols and self-hosted solutions. Focus on deploying and maintaining LiveKit clusters, optimizing streaming quality metrics, and integrating client/server-side SDKs for a global video platform.

Location: Remote

Salary: from €5,000 net per month

Company

hirify.global is an international IT holding with over 15 years of experience, specializing in high-load video hosting platforms used by millions of users worldwide.

What you will do

• Migrate streaming infrastructure from AWS IVS to a self-hosted LiveKit solution.
• Deploy and maintain LiveKit clusters, including SFU nodes, TURN/STUN, and egress services.
• Design and support infrastructure for 1:1 and 1-to-many streaming scenarios.
• Integrate LiveKit client-side and server-side SDKs.
• Monitor streaming quality metrics and resolve technical issues.

Requirements

• Experience with self-hosted LiveKit or similar streaming engines.
• Deep understanding of WebRTC principles and streaming protocols like HLS and LL-HLS.
• Proficiency in Go and experience with MongoDB.
• Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Comfortable working with command-line tools (sh, bash, zsh).

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud streaming services like AWS or Cloudflare.
• Knowledge of Node.js and TypeScript.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working conditions with minimal bureaucracy.
• Extended benefits package including medical insurance and tax coverage.
• Support for professional training and foreign language courses.
• Relocation support provided, including expenses for family, visa assistance, and initial accommodation.