BitKernel
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BitKernel - Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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Are you a visionary thought leader, passionate about innovation and breaking boundaries? We’re seeking a Front End Software Architect to design intuitive, high-performance, and cross-platform user interfaces that power our streaming platform—a pivotal role bridging product strategy, engineering excellence, and customer success. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, values transparency, and wants to make a lasting mark on an evolving industry. About BitKernel The Migration to North America Passionate vision, a portfolio of successfully delivering innovative video products and services to underserved markets around the globe, and courageous leadership. Bitkernel Technology Inc. is on a mission to continue revolutionizing digital video experiences and creating value through complete content ecosystems. With our newly established HQ in vibrant Austin, TX and another office in stunning Vancouver, B.C., we are building the future of our company in North America, breaking ground with our innovative streaming platform, Goose. We believe that our success is founded upon open-minded, empathetic leaders who blend deep technical knowledge with strong emotional intelligence. Leaders in our company must have: Elite technical prowess and continuously seek to advance their skills. An exceptional ability to think strategically and seek out unknown possibilities Demonstrated success managing people in dynamic, cross-cultural, geographically diverse teams within both traditional and matrixed organization structures. Why Join Bitkernel? We’re building a next-generation self-serve SaaS platform that empowers content creators, broadcasters, and media companies to launch, manage, and scale their OTT and video streaming services seamlessly. Our customers, from live channels to AVOD platforms and niche SVOD apps, are redefining media delivery across Android, iOS, Web, and SmartTV platforms. As a fast-scaling company, we combine the energy of a startup with the impact of an established product. What We Offer: A chance to lead major technical decisions with C-level influence A highly collaborative, innovation-driven team Executive commitment to long-term R&D investment Complex, global-scale challenges that push your thinking About the Role What we expect from this role.. Architect Cross-Platform Interfaces Lead the design of responsive and adaptive front-end architectures for Android, iOS, Web, and SmartTV applications. Define UI components, navigation patterns, and state management strategies to deliver consistent, engaging user experiences across devices. Provide Technical Leadership Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to translate business requirements into innovative front-end solutions. Drive decisions on frameworks, rendering strategies, and performance optimization, creating clear architectural documentation to guide development. Engage with Customers Partner with sales engineers during pre-sales to provide UI/UX guidance and work with customer success teams to ensure seamless onboarding and customization of front-end experiences. Optimize Video Playback Design and integrate video player frameworks (ExoPlayer, AVPlayer, HTML5, or SmartTV-specific players) for smooth playback, adaptive bitrate streaming (HLS/DASH), and DRM support. Optimize for low latency, accessibility, and device-specific constraints. Promote best practices in modular UI design, performance optimization, and accessibility (WCAG). Mentor front-end engineers, conduct design and code reviews, and leverage AI programming tools to accelerate development workflows. What we are looking for.. Seasoned Engineer:
10+ years in front-end development, with at least 2 years in senior or architect roles, ideally designing consumer-facing applications in the media/streaming domain. Cross-Platform Expertise : Deep expertise in building front-end applications for Android (Kotlin/Jetpack Compose), iOS (Swift/SwiftUI), Web (React, TypeScript, Next.js), and SmartTV platforms (Tizen, WebOS, Roku). Proficient with responsive design, PWAs, and cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter). Streaming Specialist : Skilled in video playback integration (ExoPlayer, AVPlayer, Video.js), HLS/DASH, DRM (Widevine, FairPlay, PlayReady), and adaptive streaming. Knowledgeable about codecs (AVC, HEVC, VP9) and performance optimization for low-end devices. AI-Driven Developer : Expert in AI programming tools (e.g., Cursor, Windsurf, Aider, Cline, RooCode, Augment) to enhance development efficiency and innovation. SaaS Pro : Well-versed in building scalable front-end architectures for multi-tenant SaaS, API integration (REST, GraphQL), and authentication (OAuth/JWT). Exceptional Communicator : Exceptional at aligning technical and non-technical stakeholders with clear documentation and communication. Bonus Experience : Experience with video ad integration (IMA SDK, VAST, VPAID), Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP), Compose Multiplatform (CMP), or prior work with OTT platforms/startups. Top-Tier Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a 4-yr accredited institution gloablly ranked in the top 500 universities (QS or US News & World Report) Who you are and what you bring to the table... Startup Hustle : You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a hands-on, problem-solving attitude. Boundary-Breaking Vision : You challenge conventions to pioneer innovative, world-class user interfaces. AI-Enhanced Innovation : You harness AI to supercharge development workflows and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Seniority level
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Are you a visionary thought leader, passionate about innovation and breaking boundaries? We’re seeking a Front End Software Architect to design intuitive, high-performance, and cross-platform user interfaces that power our streaming platform—a pivotal role bridging product strategy, engineering excellence, and customer success. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, values transparency, and wants to make a lasting mark on an evolving industry. About BitKernel The Migration to North America Passionate vision, a portfolio of successfully delivering innovative video products and services to underserved markets around the globe, and courageous leadership. Bitkernel Technology Inc. is on a mission to continue revolutionizing digital video experiences and creating value through complete content ecosystems. With our newly established HQ in vibrant Austin, TX and another office in stunning Vancouver, B.C., we are building the future of our company in North America, breaking ground with our innovative streaming platform, Goose. We believe that our success is founded upon open-minded, empathetic leaders who blend deep technical knowledge with strong emotional intelligence. Leaders in our company must have: Elite technical prowess and continuously seek to advance their skills. An exceptional ability to think strategically and seek out unknown possibilities Demonstrated success managing people in dynamic, cross-cultural, geographically diverse teams within both traditional and matrixed organization structures. Why Join Bitkernel? We’re building a next-generation self-serve SaaS platform that empowers content creators, broadcasters, and media companies to launch, manage, and scale their OTT and video streaming services seamlessly. Our customers, from live channels to AVOD platforms and niche SVOD apps, are redefining media delivery across Android, iOS, Web, and SmartTV platforms. As a fast-scaling company, we combine the energy of a startup with the impact of an established product. What We Offer: A chance to lead major technical decisions with C-level influence A highly collaborative, innovation-driven team Executive commitment to long-term R&D investment Complex, global-scale challenges that push your thinking About the Role What we expect from this role.. Architect Cross-Platform Interfaces Lead the design of responsive and adaptive front-end architectures for Android, iOS, Web, and SmartTV applications. Define UI components, navigation patterns, and state management strategies to deliver consistent, engaging user experiences across devices. Provide Technical Leadership Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to translate business requirements into innovative front-end solutions. Drive decisions on frameworks, rendering strategies, and performance optimization, creating clear architectural documentation to guide development. Engage with Customers Partner with sales engineers during pre-sales to provide UI/UX guidance and work with customer success teams to ensure seamless onboarding and customization of front-end experiences. Optimize Video Playback Design and integrate video player frameworks (ExoPlayer, AVPlayer, HTML5, or SmartTV-specific players) for smooth playback, adaptive bitrate streaming (HLS/DASH), and DRM support. Optimize for low latency, accessibility, and device-specific constraints. Promote best practices in modular UI design, performance optimization, and accessibility (WCAG). Mentor front-end engineers, conduct design and code reviews, and leverage AI programming tools to accelerate development workflows. What we are looking for.. Seasoned Engineer:
10+ years in front-end development, with at least 2 years in senior or architect roles, ideally designing consumer-facing applications in the media/streaming domain. Cross-Platform Expertise : Deep expertise in building front-end applications for Android (Kotlin/Jetpack Compose), iOS (Swift/SwiftUI), Web (React, TypeScript, Next.js), and SmartTV platforms (Tizen, WebOS, Roku). Proficient with responsive design, PWAs, and cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter). Streaming Specialist : Skilled in video playback integration (ExoPlayer, AVPlayer, Video.js), HLS/DASH, DRM (Widevine, FairPlay, PlayReady), and adaptive streaming. Knowledgeable about codecs (AVC, HEVC, VP9) and performance optimization for low-end devices. AI-Driven Developer : Expert in AI programming tools (e.g., Cursor, Windsurf, Aider, Cline, RooCode, Augment) to enhance development efficiency and innovation. SaaS Pro : Well-versed in building scalable front-end architectures for multi-tenant SaaS, API integration (REST, GraphQL), and authentication (OAuth/JWT). Exceptional Communicator : Exceptional at aligning technical and non-technical stakeholders with clear documentation and communication. Bonus Experience : Experience with video ad integration (IMA SDK, VAST, VPAID), Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP), Compose Multiplatform (CMP), or prior work with OTT platforms/startups. Top-Tier Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a 4-yr accredited institution gloablly ranked in the top 500 universities (QS or US News & World Report) Who you are and what you bring to the table... Startup Hustle : You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a hands-on, problem-solving attitude. Boundary-Breaking Vision : You challenge conventions to pioneer innovative, world-class user interfaces. AI-Enhanced Innovation : You harness AI to supercharge development workflows and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Seniority level
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