Senior Media Developer (Video Streaming & WebCodecs)

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Media Developer with deep expertise in video streaming technologies and WebCodecs API to join our organization-wide video player team. This role will be instrumental in developing and maintaining our advanced web-based video player component that is becoming the key video player across multiple products and the entire organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced video streaming solutions using WebCodecs API, HLS.js, and other streaming protocols

• Develop WebCodecs-based video decoders with hardware acceleration support

• Optimize video playback performance across different browsers and devices using WebCodecs

• Implement real-time streaming capabilities with SignalR integration and WebCodecs processing

• Develop PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) controls and camera manipulation features

• Create and maintain video timeline controls with live recording indicators

• Implement WebCodecs-based audio/video synchronization and playback control

• Develop snapshot and session recording functionality

• Ensure low-latency streaming and smooth playback experiences

• Implement adaptive bitrate streaming and quality optimization

Required Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of WebCodecs API with hands-on experience implementing VideoDecoder and AudioDecoder

• Strong experience with WebRTC and real-time media streaming

• Proficiency in SignalR (@microsoft/signalr 9.0.6) for real-time communication

• Deep understanding of video codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1) and WebCodecs codec configuration

• Experience with MP4Box and media file manipulation

• Strong TypeScript/JavaScript skills in React environments

• Knowledge of WebCodecs VideoFrame processing and canvas rendering

• Experience with Web Workers for offloading video processing

• Familiarity with Web Components and cross-browser compatibility

• Understanding of Annex-B and fMP4 stream processing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with video surveillance or security camera systems

• Background in implementing PTZ controls for IP cameras

• Knowledge of Web Video Text Tracks (WebVTT) and subtitle implementation

• Experience with video analytics and metadata extraction

• Understanding of Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) and video distribution

• Familiarity with Web Audio API for audio processing and synchronization

• Experience with video compression and transcoding workflows

• Knowledge of hardware acceleration and GPU optimization

Technology Stack You'll Work With

• Frontend: React 19.2.0, TypeScript, Material-UI, Emotion

• Video Technologies: WebCodecs API, HLS.js 1.6.13, SignalR 9.0.6, MP4Box

• Build Tools: Vite, Nx monorepo, Rollup

• Testing: Vitest, Testing Library, Cypress

• State Management: Redux Toolkit, React Redux

• Web Workers: For video processing and decoding

Target Base Salary Range: $120,000 CAD - $140,000 CAD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Note: Candidate must go in the office 1-2 days per week.

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Basic Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineer experience

• AND 2+ years of WebCodecs API, HLS.js, or WebRTC

• AND 3+ years of TypeScript experience

• AND 2+ years of technical leadership experience

• AND 2+ years of Single Page Application Development experience

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

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