Technical Streaming Engineer

In this role, you will take ownership of our streaming stack, serving live and video-on-demand (VOD) to our various clients. Key duties include implementing, updating, and maintaining core streaming software in the cloud and on-premise. To ensure smooth streaming delivery, you will work closely with clients, partners such as Akamai, and internal teams. This is an excellent opportunity to drive media innovation while sharing your expertise through training and collaboration. 

Your day-to-day activities include: 

• Manage and maintain streaming servers across multiple data centers in Amsterdam.
• Configuring video/audio streaming solutions, including VOD and live streaming, with or without DVR windows.
• Implementing and optimizing streaming software and hardware. 
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to encoding, delivery, and playback. 
• Collaborating with clients and third parties to ensure smooth integration and delivery. 
• Exploring and implementing the latest video streaming technologies, codecs, and DRM systems. 

You’re an experienced streaming expert with a passion for digital media and a proactive mindset. You thrive on challenges, whether they involve configuring complex setups, solving technical issues, or guiding your teammates and clients through innovative solutions. As a natural communicator, you’re comfortable interacting with clients, partners, and colleagues across all levels. 

What do you bring with you? 

• Expertise in video streaming technologies—You have a solid understanding of MPEG-Dash, HLS, and Smooth Streaming, which ensures smooth video/audio delivery. 
• Hands-on experience with DRM systems – You’re well-versed in systems like FairPlay, Widevine, and PlayReady, securing high-quality content for our clients. 
• Familiarity with advanced video codecs—You’re experienced with codecs such as H.264/H.265, VP9, and AV1, which ensures the highest quality and efficiency in streaming. 
• Knowledge of hardware decoding—You are familiar with tools like NETINT, Synamedia, and Harmonic, which enable smooth hardware integration and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of IP protocols—You’re skilled in RTMP and HTTP, which facilitate effective streaming operations. 
• Proficiency with Linux systems – You’re comfortable navigating and maintaining Linux environments, ensuring reliable server performance. 
• Experience with CDN setups – Preferably with Akamai, you can effectively optimize and manage content delivery networks. 
• Strong troubleshooting skills – You excel at diagnosing and solving issues, ensuring uptime and optimal performance for streaming services. 
• Passion for DevOps automation – You’re driven to streamline workflows and improve efficiency through automation tools and processes. 

Who are we? 

We’ve been exploring technology's potential to deliver breakthrough innovations since 1998. We believe that deep technical know-how combined with cutting-edge creativity drives change to future-proof businesses. Change relies on radical synergy. Technology and creativity should work in perfect unison. Tech enables creativity. Creativity unlocks the potential of tech. 

 
Our track record of disruptive ventures and innovative ideas shows that we have transformative thinking deeply ingrained in our DNA. We punch above our weight when it comes to consulting, creating and maintaining digital ecosystems for global clients like VodafoneZiggo, Polestar, citizenM, and Philips. With a team of 450+ specialists across brand, experience, technology, and data & AI, we have the power to drive fundamental transformation at scale. 
 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 
Our people are a true cross-section of society. That’s how we ensure that the services, campaigns, and products we create uphold the same quality regardless of who interacts with them. We welcome everybody and respect individual identities. We are convinced that diversity stimulates creativity and ensures innovations.