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Owl Cyber Defense · 3 hours ago

Software Architect (Streaming Media)

positionMorrisville, NC
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Owl Cyber Defense is a leader and trusted partner in cyber security, delivering solutions that protect critical networks. They are seeking a highly experienced Streaming Media Architect to lead the technical direction of their streaming platform, ensuring architectural integrity and driving best practices across development teams.

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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the architectural roadmap for our VOIP and video streaming platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
Design and implement highly available and fault-tolerant systems for audio/video ingest, processing, transcoding, and delivery
Lead test-driven development to ensure reliable video quality
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance our streaming capabilities
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, guiding them on best practices for software design, development, and deployment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and translate them into technical specifications
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide solutions for optimization and improvement
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in video streaming, codecs, Voice over IP (VOIP) and telephony
Champion security best practices within the streaming architecture

Qualification

Video streaming protocolsVideo codecsAudio codecsVoice over IP (VOIP)Programming PythonProgramming JavaProgramming C++Live streamingVideo analyticsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5+ years in a lead development role focused on audio/video streaming
3+ years of experience in VOIP/telephony applications with Asterisk and/or Cisco Unified Communications
Deep expertise in video streaming protocols and technologies: RTP, SRTP, RTCP
Strong understanding of video codecs: H.264, H.265 (HEVC)
Strong understanding of audio codecs: G722, G729
Strong understanding of Voice over IP (VOIP) protocols and applications: Asterisk, SIP
Strong programming skills in at least one relevant language (e.g., Python, Java, C++)
Experience with live streaming and low-latency video
Familiarity with video analytics and quality of experience (QoE) monitoring
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to lead and influence technical discussions and decisions
Some travel required
Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance

Company

Owl Cyber Defense

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Owl Cyber Defense offers cyber security, cyber defense, and critical infrastructure security.
dateFounded in 1999
location
Columbia, Maryland, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://owlcyberdefense.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2024-10-09Debt Financing
2017-06-06Acquired

Leadership Team

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Scott Orton
Chief Executive Officer
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Jeff Leong
Chief Financial Officer
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