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

Why WSC Sports:

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

We are looking for a highly skilled C++ Video Engineer to join our team, which is responsible for the company's video encoding and processing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in video processing and extensive experience in C/C++. Your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and optimize our backend systems for high-performance video processing, 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 processing 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 video infrastructure.
• Optimize algorithms and video pipelines to enhance processing 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 video encoding, processing, 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.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in C/C++ development, particularly in backend systems for high-performance applications.
• Deep understanding of video processing concepts, including decoding and encoding - a must.
• Proven CUDA experience in GPU-accelerated video rendering/processing.
• 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.
• Great interpersonal skills.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with web video processing, decoding, and working with web codecs.
• Experience with mobile video optimization and hardware acceleration.
• Experience with various video codecs.
• Familiarity with OpenGL or similar graphics APIs.