Samsung Ads · 2 months ago
Backend Engineer, Samsung TV Plus
Samsung Ads is a leading company in the ad-supported streaming space, particularly known for Samsung TV Plus. The Senior Backend Engineer will focus on the design, development, testing, and automation of FAST video content, contributing to the growth of the TV Plus business by coding, debugging, and deploying API-driven backend services.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Conduct engineering activities, projects, research, and operational tests in conformance to functional specifications, design requirements, operational capacities, and customer performance expectations
Debug production issues raised by customers and customer support teams, isolate the cause, and work towards a fix
Participate in meetings with other staff members to evaluate, plan, and troubleshoot; and to ensure proper interface between software, systems, and operational performance
Day to day interfacing with content ops debugging and developing solutions to on-board content partner’s media
Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Designing and building scalable, production-ready, robust systems and services
Collaborate with stakeholders and teams across multiple time zones to deliver on exciting, globally viewed streaming content
Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in streaming technology
Act as a technically proficient colleague to elevate the technical expertise of more junior team members through mentorship, thorough code reviews, design reviews, knowledge sharing, etc
Qualification
Required
8+ years of software development experience in a large-scale production environment
Bachelors/Master's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related STEM field
Highly proficient with Python
Proficient with Golang
Knowledge of HLS and Dash streaming specs and Video streaming workflows
Knowledge of video and audio encoding profiles and technologies
Experience with deploying services in a Docker/Kubernetes environment, as well as using various AWS tools (Lambda, SQS, etc)
Experience with deploying services using various CDN technologies
Experience with AWS Elemental media services
Ability to solve problems in a fast paced and dynamic environment with focus on maintaining high quality and standards
Able to clearly communicate complex technical matters to an audience of varying technical competency orally and in writing (email, reports, etc)
Strong understanding of secure coding practices
Experience in writing unit, system and integration test cases and execution
Positive attitude, highly flexible, and self-motivated
Consumer of TV, gaming, and application content with a keen eye for what works in those spaces
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401(k)
Employee Purchase Program
Tuition Assistance (after 6 months)
Paid Time Off
Student Loan Program (after 6 months)
Wellness Incentives
And many more.
Company
Samsung Ads
Samsung Ads helps consumers discover relevant content and brands across Smart TVs, mobile, and desktop.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-12-16
2025-12-15
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