Experienced Software Engineer – Open Connect Content Delivery Network & Cloud Infrastructure
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About arenaflex
At arenaflex, we are revolutionizing the way the world experiences entertainment. As a global leader in streaming technology and content delivery, we've built one of the world's most sophisticated content distribution networks, setting the gold standard for video delivery across the globe. Our mission is to deliver seamless, high-quality streaming experiences to millions of viewers worldwide, and we accomplish this through innovation, technical excellence, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in cloud infrastructure and content delivery technology.
Our Open Connect platform represents the backbone of our content delivery network—a massive, globally distributed system designed to store and deliver petabytes of video content to viewers in every corner of the world. This infrastructure is the result of years of engineering innovation, and it continues to evolve as we tackle new challenges in streaming quality, latency reduction, and viewer experience optimization. Join us, and you'll be working on systems that handle millions of requests per second, delivering entertainment to hundreds of millions of households across the globe.
The Role: Software Engineer – Open Connect Platform
We are seeking a talented and passionate Software Engineer to join our Open Connect engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the critical systems that power our content delivery network—the very infrastructure that ensures viewers can press play and start streaming their favorite shows and movies within milliseconds. This is a high-impact position where your work will directly affect the streaming experience of millions of users daily.
Our Open Connect team operates at the intersection of hardware and software, dealing with massive scale and complex technical challenges. We engineer solutions that optimize how content is stored, cached, and delivered across our global network of servers. If you're excited by problems that involve distributed systems, high-performance computing, and real-time traffic management, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark on the future of streaming technology.
What You'll Do
As a Software Engineer on our Open Connect team, you will be immersed in the design, development, and optimization of systems that form the foundation of our content delivery network. Your responsibilities will include:
Building Cloud Microservices: Design and implement microservices that handle the critical path when a user presses play—from request routing to content delivery, ensuring sub-second latency and uninterrupted playback.
Developing Live Streaming Solutions: Engineer systems that make live streaming work efficiently at scale, with resilience to handle sudden traffic spikes and maintain consistent quality across diverse network conditions.
Cloud Gaming Infrastructure: Contribute to services that are essential for powering cloud gaming experiences, ensuring low-latency gameplay and seamless user interactions.
Load Balancing & Traffic Optimization: Develop sophisticated load-balancing algorithms that optimize hardware utilization across our global server network, ensuring efficient distribution of content and minimizing infrastructure costs.
System Resilience Engineering: Design systems that can automatically react to failure, handle internet traffic shifts, and adapt to changes in real-time—because when millions of users are streaming simultaneously, there's no room for downtime.
Content Popularity Prediction: Build predictive models and algorithms that forecast which content will be most popular, allowing us to pre-position content closer to viewers and dramatically improve streaming quality.
Data Throughput Optimization: Solve complex problems around efficiently packing petabytes of content into our machines to maximize throughput and minimize storage overhead.
Hardware Design Collaboration: Work closely with our hardware engineering team to design streaming hardware that aligns with consumer behavior patterns and maximizes performance.
Cloud Gaming Session Management: Develop intelligent systems for selecting the best server for each cloud gaming session, optimizing for latency, performance, and user experience.
Who You Are
We're looking for engineers who thrive on solving hard problems and are passionate about building software that makes a real difference. The ideal candidate will identify with the following:
You have a genuine love for building software and tools that help your teammates do their jobs better. You think about developer experience and productivity as seriously as you think about feature development.
You have a penchant for investing in our technology stack to help us remain agile. You believe in paying down technical debt and building sustainable, maintainable systems.
You are comfortable with ambiguity. In a fast-moving environment, requirements can change, and you thrive when given the freedom to define solutions rather than having everything spelled out for you.
You are capable of iterating quickly on ideas and incorporating feedback. You ship early, gather data, and continuously improve your solutions based on real-world results.
You believe that fostering an inclusive environment helps everyone do their best work. You value diverse perspectives and collaborate effectively with colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures.
You are curious and motivated by technical challenges. You enjoy diving deep into complex problems and finding elegant solutions that scale.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of software development experience or equivalent demonstrated skill with a modern programming language such as Python, Java, Go, C++, or similar.
Experience working in a microservices environment, with a solid understanding of service-oriented architecture principles.
Strong knowledge of distributed systems concepts, including caching, load balancing, fault tolerance, and data replication.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) and understanding of cloud-native architectures.
Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues in production systems.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building large-scale content delivery or streaming systems.
Knowledge of video streaming protocols (HLS, DASH, RTMP) and codecs.
Experience with hardware-software co-design or embedded systems development.
Familiarity with machine learning concepts and their application to system optimization.
Experience with network programming and understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP, and DNS.
Background in performance tuning and optimization of high-throughput systems.
Experience working with global, distributed teams across multiple time zones.
Why Join arenaflex?
At arenaflex, we believe that great engineering starts with great people. That's why we've built a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. When you join our team, you'll find:
Impact at Scale: Your work will be used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. The systems you build will deliver entertainment to homes across the globe, and the improvements you make will be felt by millions of viewers in real-time.
Technical Excellence: We hire the best and then give them the freedom to solve hard problems. You'll work with cutting-edge technology and tackle challenges that few companies face—dealing with massive scale, complex optimization problems, and the constant push for better performance.
Continuous Learning: Our engineering teams are encouraged to explore new technologies, attend conferences, and pursue professional development. We believe that investing in your growth makes us all better.
Collaborative Culture: We work together across teams and time zones, sharing knowledge and supporting each other. Our inclusive environment ensures that everyone's voice is heard and valued.
Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements, generous time off, and respect for your personal life. We believe that sustainable productivity comes from balance, not burnout.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer competitive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on top talent. Our benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings plans, equity participation, wellness programs, and generous parental leave. We also provide professional development stipends and resources to support your career growth.
Join Our Global Team
Building Open Connect required the effort of a truly global team representing a diverse set of competencies, backgrounds, cultures, and personalities. We believe that this diversity makes us stronger—and we're committed to continuing to build a team that reflects the global audience we serve. If you're ready to take on exciting technical challenges, work with brilliant colleagues, and help shape the future of entertainment delivery, we encourage you to apply.
At arenaflex, we're not just building a content delivery network—we're redefining how the world watches. Come join us, and let's build something amazing together.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and become part of the team that's transforming entertainment delivery around the world.
About arenaflex
At arenaflex, we are revolutionizing the way the world experiences entertainment. As a global leader in streaming technology and content delivery, we've built one of the world's most sophisticated content distribution networks, setting the gold standard for video delivery across the globe. Our mission is to deliver seamless, high-quality streaming experiences to millions of viewers worldwide, and we accomplish this through innovation, technical excellence, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in cloud infrastructure and content delivery technology.
Our Open Connect platform represents the backbone of our content delivery network—a massive, globally distributed system designed to store and deliver petabytes of video content to viewers in every corner of the world. This infrastructure is the result of years of engineering innovation, and it continues to evolve as we tackle new challenges in streaming quality, latency reduction, and viewer experience optimization. Join us, and you'll be working on systems that handle millions of requests per second, delivering entertainment to hundreds of millions of households across the globe.
The Role: Software Engineer – Open Connect Platform
We are seeking a talented and passionate Software Engineer to join our Open Connect engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the critical systems that power our content delivery network—the very infrastructure that ensures viewers can press play and start streaming their favorite shows and movies within milliseconds. This is a high-impact position where your work will directly affect the streaming experience of millions of users daily.
Our Open Connect team operates at the intersection of hardware and software, dealing with massive scale and complex technical challenges. We engineer solutions that optimize how content is stored, cached, and delivered across our global network of servers. If you're excited by problems that involve distributed systems, high-performance computing, and real-time traffic management, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark on the future of streaming technology.
What You'll Do
As a Software Engineer on our Open Connect team, you will be immersed in the design, development, and optimization of systems that form the foundation of our content delivery network. Your responsibilities will include:
Building Cloud Microservices: Design and implement microservices that handle the critical path when a user presses play—from request routing to content delivery, ensuring sub-second latency and uninterrupted playback.
Developing Live Streaming Solutions: Engineer systems that make live streaming work efficiently at scale, with resilience to handle sudden traffic spikes and maintain consistent quality across diverse network conditions.
Cloud Gaming Infrastructure: Contribute to services that are essential for powering cloud gaming experiences, ensuring low-latency gameplay and seamless user interactions.
Load Balancing & Traffic Optimization: Develop sophisticated load-balancing algorithms that optimize hardware utilization across our global server network, ensuring efficient distribution of content and minimizing infrastructure costs.
System Resilience Engineering: Design systems that can automatically react to failure, handle internet traffic shifts, and adapt to changes in real-time—because when millions of users are streaming simultaneously, there's no room for downtime.
Content Popularity Prediction: Build predictive models and algorithms that forecast which content will be most popular, allowing us to pre-position content closer to viewers and dramatically improve streaming quality.
Data Throughput Optimization: Solve complex problems around efficiently packing petabytes of content into our machines to maximize throughput and minimize storage overhead.
Hardware Design Collaboration: Work closely with our hardware engineering team to design streaming hardware that aligns with consumer behavior patterns and maximizes performance.
Cloud Gaming Session Management: Develop intelligent systems for selecting the best server for each cloud gaming session, optimizing for latency, performance, and user experience.
Who You Are
We're looking for engineers who thrive on solving hard problems and are passionate about building software that makes a real difference. The ideal candidate will identify with the following:
You have a genuine love for building software and tools that help your teammates do their jobs better. You think about developer experience and productivity as seriously as you think about feature development.
You have a penchant for investing in our technology stack to help us remain agile. You believe in paying down technical debt and building sustainable, maintainable systems.
You are comfortable with ambiguity. In a fast-moving environment, requirements can change, and you thrive when given the freedom to define solutions rather than having everything spelled out for you.
You are capable of iterating quickly on ideas and incorporating feedback. You ship early, gather data, and continuously improve your solutions based on real-world results.
You believe that fostering an inclusive environment helps everyone do their best work. You value diverse perspectives and collaborate effectively with colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures.
You are curious and motivated by technical challenges. You enjoy diving deep into complex problems and finding elegant solutions that scale.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of software development experience or equivalent demonstrated skill with a modern programming language such as Python, Java, Go, C++, or similar.
Experience working in a microservices environment, with a solid understanding of service-oriented architecture principles.
Strong knowledge of distributed systems concepts, including caching, load balancing, fault tolerance, and data replication.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) and understanding of cloud-native architectures.
Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues in production systems.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building large-scale content delivery or streaming systems.
Knowledge of video streaming protocols (HLS, DASH, RTMP) and codecs.
Experience with hardware-software co-design or embedded systems development.
Familiarity with machine learning concepts and their application to system optimization.
Experience with network programming and understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP, and DNS.
Background in performance tuning and optimization of high-throughput systems.
Experience working with global, distributed teams across multiple time zones.
Why Join arenaflex?
At arenaflex, we believe that great engineering starts with great people. That's why we've built a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. When you join our team, you'll find:
Impact at Scale: Your work will be used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. The systems you build will deliver entertainment to homes across the globe, and the improvements you make will be felt by millions of viewers in real-time.
Technical Excellence: We hire the best and then give them the freedom to solve hard problems. You'll work with cutting-edge technology and tackle challenges that few companies face—dealing with massive scale, complex optimization problems, and the constant push for better performance.
Continuous Learning: Our engineering teams are encouraged to explore new technologies, attend conferences, and pursue professional development. We believe that investing in your growth makes us all better.
Collaborative Culture: We work together across teams and time zones, sharing knowledge and supporting each other. Our inclusive environment ensures that everyone's voice is heard and valued.
Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements, generous time off, and respect for your personal life. We believe that sustainable productivity comes from balance, not burnout.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer competitive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on top talent. Our benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings plans, equity participation, wellness programs, and generous parental leave. We also provide professional development stipends and resources to support your career growth.
Join Our Global Team
Building Open Connect required the effort of a truly global team representing a diverse set of competencies, backgrounds, cultures, and personalities. We believe that this diversity makes us stronger—and we're committed to continuing to build a team that reflects the global audience we serve. If you're ready to take on exciting technical challenges, work with brilliant colleagues, and help shape the future of entertainment delivery, we encourage you to apply.
At arenaflex, we're not just building a content delivery network—we're redefining how the world watches. Come join us, and let's build something amazing together.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and become part of the team that's transforming entertainment delivery around the world.