Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Media Capture)

Read AI - Seattle HQ, Remote. Posted 4 months ago

The role

You will design and build live media pipelines for low-latency streaming data. You will maintain meeting agents for Zoom, Meet, and Teams and tune media processing pipelines.

What you will do

Design and build next-generation live media pipelines for low-latency raw streaming data
Contribute to features like live transcription and live notes
Maintain and improve meeting agents that join and capture Zoom, Meet, and Teams calls
Debug and resolve edge cases in real-time connections with third-party meeting providers
Build monitoring and alerting to catch issues
Tune FFmpeg/GStreamer processing pipelines for cost efficiency
Improve how raw audio/video is stored and handed off to downstream data consumers
Work with product managers, designers, and other engineers
Translate complex technical issues for non-technical stakeholders

Required qualifications

Proven experience building software solutions that perform at scale
Technical breadth across more than one domain (backend, frontend, devops, or data engineering)
Adaptability to learn new technologies and stacks
Problem-solving mindset driven by curiosity and creativity
Resilience and self-reliance
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to have

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Proficiency with streaming protocols/standards (e.g., WebRTC, MoQ)
Proficiency with media processing libraries (e.g., FFmpeg, GStreamer)
In-depth knowledge of HTML/CSS and browser rendering
Prior experience in a startup or fast-growing environment

Benefits

Equity
Low deductible health plans
Flexible time away
Family leave programs

Before you apply

Read AI does not provide visa sponsorship for this role

About the company

Read AI is a product-focused startup that brings intelligence to conversations by integrating with tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. The company is backed by $81 million in funding.