Middle Video Engineer

FAVBET Tech develops software that is used by millions of players around the world for the international company FAVBET Entertainment.
We develop innovations in the field of gambling and betting through a complex multi-component platform which is capable to withstand enormous loads and provide a unique experience for players.
FAVBET Tech does not organize and conduct gambling on its platform. Its main focus is software development.

Main areas of work:
 

• Betting/Gambling Platform Software Development — software development that is easy to use and personalized for each customer.
• Highload Development — development of highly loaded services and systems.
• CRM System Development — development of a number of services to ensure a high level of customer service, effective engagement of new customers and retention of existing ones.
• Big Data — development of complex systems for processing and analysis of big data.
• Cloud Services — we use cloud technologies for scaling and business efficiency.

We are looking for a Middle Video Engineer to join our team and help improve and support our video streaming infrastructure. Together with the Product Owner, we define priorities across the backlog — ranging from long-term, high-effort initiatives to urgent, fast-delivery tasks.

Responsibilities:
 

• Design, develop, and maintain a scalable video streaming server
• Support and extend an existing ffmpeg-based encoding service (with parts migrating to GStreamer)
• Maintain and improve an existing web-based video player
• Optimize code performance and resource usage
• Develop and support event-based handlers for a video mixer pipeline

Must-Have:
 

• Hands-on experience with ffmpeg
• Strong understanding of video streaming protocols: RTMP, MPEG-TS + SRT, RTP, WebRTC, HLS

Nice-to-Have:
 

• Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript or Python
• Familiarity with GStreamer
• Understanding of video encoding techniques
• Knowledge of video codecs and container formats
• Good grasp of networking concepts (multicast, backpressure, socket buffers, slow client issues)
• Experience working with Docker
• Basic understanding of HDMI and SDI
• Experience with SDI muxing and video capture (Blackmagic hardware is a plus)

We offer:
 

• 30 days off per year (vacation and sick days);
• Medical insurance;
• Free corporate English language courses;
• Flexible schedule with full-time work, minimal bureaucracy, no micromanagement, and no time tracking;
• A fantastic team of creative and interesting people.