Engineering Manager (LIVE Encoding)

Core skills: Leadership, Coaching, Career Planning, Agile Software Delivery, Hiring, Project Management, Design for scalability, Cloud Native, Microservices, C++, Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps, AWS, Google, Spring Boot, MySQL, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK StackBitmovin is a global Series-C SaaS scale-up that provides award-winning video streaming technology to world-renowned brands including Disney+, Discovery+, BBC, Red Bull Media House, Hulu, fuboTV, and The New York Times, to name just a few. Our solution suite consists of a Video Encoder, Player, and Analytics platform, enabling content owners to redefine the viewer experience through API-based workflow optimization, fast turnaround, and scalability. Innovations include the first commercial HTML5 MPEG-DASH.“We are constantly seeking out forward-thinking individuals who want to shape the future of video… come and work with us!”Stefan Lederer, CEOAt Bitmovin we value cognitive diversity and the huge part this plays in not only creating a global culture second to none, but in how this underpins our ability to create truly representative, Emmy award-winning products. Diversity in all its forms is encouraged and celebrated at Bitmovin; everyone has a role to play in helping us shape the future of video.Why us? Bitmovin is looking for leaders to join our Encoding team as Engineering Manager. We’re building the Bitmovin Video Encoding service, a massively distributed video encoding system that runs anywhere. In this team, you will work with inspired individuals that power our cloud-native microservice architecture that is built to run with AWS, GC, and Azure. You will also collaborate with other engineering managers to run initiatives further enhancing our strong leadership and coaching culture to develop the careers of Bitmovers.This is an opportunity that offers:Work with a highly motivated team with a strong knowledge-sharing and learning cultureSupporting the team in delivering high-quality and tested codeGaining up-to-date knowledge of leadership trends, industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development best practices and discuss with your peer groupWork with a modern tech stack including C++, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus/Grafana, ELK Stack, SonarQube, and CircleCI.Involvement in all stages of development, from product ideation through architecture and execution.Diverse career opportunities and continuous growth. Your ImpactYou will make an impact that matters by:Coaching and mentoring your team to execute according to the agreed-upon standardsEvolve the team standards further by running impactful retrospective meetingsHelping every team member to grow in their career and personallySupporting the team in delivering high-quality and tested code in an agile fashionHelp extend and enhance our monitoring/alerting systems as well as build powerful CI/CD systemsContinually evaluate emerging technologies to stay aheadMaintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development best practicesWhat can you bringExperience in leading development teamsExperience in coaching and mentoring your teams as well as individuals to achieve exceptional resultsStrong communication skills in English in both written and spoken formGood problem-solving and troubleshooting abilitiesA positive and resilient attitude, even when encountering problems or when things go haywireSolid C++ knowledge, with professional experience in development and architectural designPassion for software craftsmanship, best practices, design patterns, automated testing, and clean codeYou don’t have experience with all the points above? Don’t worry, we will support you with learning, training, and coaching on the job.Life at BitmovinFind out more about us on our Careers PageSee what fellow Bitmovers are saying on LinkedInCheck the employee reviews on GlassdoorFor all of our roles, we are willing to offer flexible working arrangements to support everyone’s unique circumstances.