WSC Sports, the pioneer in AI-powered content technology, empowers more than 460 clients worldwide to connect with their fans through AI-tailored sports content experiences. Our platform automates content creation, management, and distribution, enabling media rights holders to expand their reach, grow fan bases, and unlock revenue opportunities across digital platforms.

Why WSC Sports:

You'll work in an exciting environment alongside some of the most innovative people in the industry, using cutting-edge tools and technologies. At WSC Sports, you have the opportunity to directly influence the products and solutions used by our clients worldwide, including sports giants such as the NBA, Bundesliga, LaLiga, ESPN - and that's just the beginning of what we have to offer! Join us and be a part of the best tech team as we Fuel The Fandom.

We are looking for a highly skilled C++ Backend Engineer to join our fullstack team, which is responsible for the company's video encoding and rendering infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in computer graphics and extensive experience in C++. Your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and optimize our backend systems for high-performance video rendering, ensuring seamless and high-quality content for our users.

What you’ll do:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs that power high-performance video rendering and encoding, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and efficiency.-
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into high-quality, efficient backend solutions.
• Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and documentation to ensure maintainability and scalability of the rendering infrastructure.
• Optimize algorithms and graphics pipelines to enhance rendering performance and stability while minimizing latency.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in production environments, providing timely resolutions to maintain uninterrupted service.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in computer graphics, video encoding, and backend development, applying them to continuously improve our platform.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning sessions to foster continuous improvement and innovation in our team.

What you’ll need:

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field from a recognized university.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in C++ development, particularly in backend systems for high-performance applications.
• Strong background in computer graphics development, with experience in OpenGL, Vulkan, Metal, or similar technologies.
• Proven experience in working within cross-functional, collaborative environments, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about learning and driven by a proactive attitude towards tackling challenges and driving innovation.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with video streaming or encoding technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, such as Azure.
• Solid knowledge of microservices architecture and orchestration tools, e.g., Kubernetes.