Software Engineer

Software Engineer III – Video Workflow Automation - Aerospace & Defense

Huntsville, AL (on-site at MSFC) $85,000–$120,000/year Full-time Start: ASAP Public Trust Clearance

Are you a seasoned software engineer with a passion for video technologies and automation? Join a mission-driven engineering team supporting enterprise-level video services at a major government facility. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead the design and implementation of scalable video workflow automation systems in a collaborative and innovative environment.

What You'll Do:

Design and maintain automated workflows for video encoding, transcoding, packaging, and delivery

Implement background processing and error-handling to reduce manual intervention

Optimize video delivery performance for efficiency and speed

Integrate with content management systems, delivery networks, and analytics platforms

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure seamless video operations

Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, QA engineers, and designers

What We're Looking For:

Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++

Experience with video encoding/transcoding tools (e.g., FFmpeg, x264, H.265)

Knowledge of video streaming protocols (HLS, DASH)

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

3+ years’ experience in video workflow automation and software development

Bonus Points For:

Experience with CDNs and their APIs

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Scripting (Bash, PowerShell)

Video analytics and performance metrics

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.