Uber Eats

About the role

We are looking for an experienced video player engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining high-performance video playback experiences across web and mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize video player components for web and mobile applications
• Implement adaptive bitrate streaming (HLS, DASH) and low-latency playback
• Work with DRM systems and content protection workflows
• Debug and resolve playback issues across multiple devices and browsers
• Collaborate with product and design teams to deliver seamless user experiences
• Monitor and improve player performance, startup time, and buffering metrics
• Integrate analytics and monitoring for playback quality of experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on video or media playback
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web frameworks
• Deep understanding of video codecs, containers, and streaming protocols (HLS, DASH, MP4, WebM)
• Experience with video player libraries (e.g., Shaka Player, hls.js, Video.js) or custom player development
• Familiarity with DRM technologies (Widevine, PlayReady, FairPlay)
• Knowledge of browser media APIs (MSE, EME, WebRTC)
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization for media applications
• Strong debugging skills across desktop and mobile browsers

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and drive technical decisions
• Experience with video ad insertion (VAST, VPAID) is a plus
• Familiarity with native mobile development (iOS/Android) is a plus
• Knowledge of content delivery networks (CDNs) and edge caching strategies