Dolby Careers Senior iOS Engineer
Dolby Careers Senior iOS Engineer
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Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby science meets art and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team youll see and hear the results of your work everywhere from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create deliver and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that we need the absolute best talent. Were big enough to give you all the resources you need and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture challenging projects and excellent compensation and benefits not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where when and how you do your best work.
Dolby x THEO is seeking an experienced Senior iOS Developer to join our team and contribute to the development and enhancement of our flagship products OptiView Player(formerly known as THEOplayer)OptiView Streaming(formerly known as THEOlive) andOptiView Ads(formerly known as THEOads). As a leader in video streaming technology were looking for talented individuals who can help us continue to deliver cutting-edge solutions that provide high-quality video experiences across platforms and devices.
Before diving into the details heres what you need to know: Were offering an opportunity to work on a widely-used video player SDK that empowers publishers telcos and broadcasters worldwide. Youll be at the forefront of video streaming technology working with modular features adaptive playback and cross-platform compatibility in a dynamic innovation-focused environment.
About Dolby x THEO
Dolby x THEO is at the forefront of the rapidly evolving online video landscape delivering high-quality video experiences across platforms and devices. Our flagship product OptiView Player is a universal video player solution that integrates seamlessly with every aspect of the video chain. We empower publishers telecommunications companies and broadcasters to deliver cutting-edge video experiences to their audiences globally. With a strong focus on user experience performance and cross-platform compatibility were constantly innovating and expanding our offerings through our dedicated Innovation Lab.
Our iOS SDK leverages Swift and Objective-C to provide robust performant and flexible video playback on iOS iPadOS and tvOS. The modular architecture of our SDK allows for flexible integration of features such as Google IMA AirPlay DRM analytics advertising even our own OptiView products resulting in reduced application size and enhanced functionality based on customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development and Enhancement
- Design and build advanced applications and SDK modules for the iOS and tvOS platforms using OptiView Players modular architecture
- Lead the development and maintenance of the OptiView iOS SDK focusing on core playback functionality and additional integration modules
- Implement and optimize video streaming protocols including HLS LL-HLS and HESP across various Apple devices
- Develop and maintain cross-platform compatibility for iOS iPadOS and tvOS implementations
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior iOS developers on the team
- Contribute to architectural decisions and code reviews to ensure a high-quality scalable and maintainable codebase
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product designers product owners back-end and front-end developers to define design and ship new features
- Challenge the status quo dont be afraid to ask Why and take initiative on improvements
- As part of the Mobile Chapter make an impact across multiple OptiView products by being the technical leader on Android
Quality Assurance and Optimization
- Develop comprehensive unit tests for code robustness including edge cases usability and general reliability
- Work on bug fixing and performance optimization of our iOS applications and SDK
- Implement and maintain integration with external data sources third-party libraries and APIs
- Ensure optimal performance across a diverse range of Apple devices and iOS/tvOS versions
Innovation and Growth
- Continuously discover evaluate and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
- Take initiative by testing and implementing cutting-edge video and mobile technologies
- Stay current with evolving mobile landscape trends architectures and emerging technologies
- Participate in the modularization strategy of our SDK to ensure flexibility and reduced application size
- Contribute to our cross-platform initiatives (Flutter and React Native) by making sure the native SDKs can serve the higher-level SDKs seamlessly
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field
5 years of professional experience in iOS application development
Proven software development experience with iOS SDKs
Experience with video streaming technologies is highly desirable
Technical Knowledge
Strong proficiency in Swift (and Objective-C) programming languages
Deep understanding of the iOS platform including UIKit AVFoundation and related frameworks
Experience with video playback technologies especially streaming protocols like HLS (and
MPEG-DASH)
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and experience integrating third-party libraries
Familiarity with version control systems particularly Git
Skills and Capabilities
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication abilities and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional
teams
Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical leadership
Understanding of the full mobile development lifecycle
Ability to work in an agile development environment
Preferred Experience
Previous work with media playback and streaming technologies
Experience with modular SDK development and library integration
Knowledge of DRM technologies and video advertising standards (VAST VPAID)
Contribution to open-source projects
Experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines for mobile applications
Experience with tvOS AirPlay and Chromecast integration
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
