Arcadian
Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Onsite | California, US)
Arcadian, Culver City, California, United States, 90232
Senior Software Engineer (Backend) – California, US-based
Arcadian is a global leader in innovative technology solutions that support video and audio transcoding, quality assurance, app development, software development, and customer service for the streaming video entertainment industry.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services powering our FAST channels (e.g., EPG, ad insertion, content scheduling, metadata, etc.)
Build and optimize APIs for content ingestion, scheduling, and delivery
Collaborate with product, DevOps, and ad tech engineering teams to design scalable microservice architectures
Integrate with third‑party services such as SSAI (server‑side ad insertion), CDN APIs, content catalogs, and analytics
Drive best practices for code quality, observability, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines
Job Qualifications
Must be based in California and willing to work onsite.
5+ years of backend development experience using C#.
Deep understanding of distributed systems, API design, and microservices.
Experience with cloud‑native development (AWS, Azure) and serverless architecture.
Experience in streaming technologies: FAST channel, HLS/DASH, ad insertion (SSAI/DAI), or playout automation.
Strong knowledge of monitoring, observability, and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, CloudWatch, ELK).
Excellent problem‑solving skills and a product‑mindful engineering mindset.
Nice to Have
Experience with video encoding/transcoding workflows.
Familiarity with SCTE‑35, manifest manipulation, or VAST/VPAID ad protocols.
Experience building EPG (Electronic Program Guide) or metadata services.
Job Work Set Up
Onsite (Office Location: Culver City, CA) – Mondays to Thursdays / Remote – Fridays
40 work hours/week
Full‑time position with benefits – Includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through HMO.
Note: This position does not include Paid Time Off (PTO) or 401(k) benefits.
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Arcadian is a global leader in innovative technology solutions that support video and audio transcoding, quality assurance, app development, software development, and customer service for the streaming video entertainment industry.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services powering our FAST channels (e.g., EPG, ad insertion, content scheduling, metadata, etc.)
Build and optimize APIs for content ingestion, scheduling, and delivery
Collaborate with product, DevOps, and ad tech engineering teams to design scalable microservice architectures
Integrate with third‑party services such as SSAI (server‑side ad insertion), CDN APIs, content catalogs, and analytics
Drive best practices for code quality, observability, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines
Job Qualifications
Must be based in California and willing to work onsite.
5+ years of backend development experience using C#.
Deep understanding of distributed systems, API design, and microservices.
Experience with cloud‑native development (AWS, Azure) and serverless architecture.
Experience in streaming technologies: FAST channel, HLS/DASH, ad insertion (SSAI/DAI), or playout automation.
Strong knowledge of monitoring, observability, and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, CloudWatch, ELK).
Excellent problem‑solving skills and a product‑mindful engineering mindset.
Nice to Have
Experience with video encoding/transcoding workflows.
Familiarity with SCTE‑35, manifest manipulation, or VAST/VPAID ad protocols.
Experience building EPG (Electronic Program Guide) or metadata services.
Job Work Set Up
Onsite (Office Location: Culver City, CA) – Mondays to Thursdays / Remote – Fridays
40 work hours/week
Full‑time position with benefits – Includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through HMO.
Note: This position does not include Paid Time Off (PTO) or 401(k) benefits.
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