Engineering Manager, Shaka

Our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) portfolio is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, you'll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, Fandango, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesn't stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We're always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we're backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive. Our streaming video SDK is at the forefront of technology, leveraging modern video codecs, adaptive bitrate streaming, low-latency streaming, and support for live streaming. We ensure seamless playback across various platforms, including web browsers, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming media devices. This compatibility allows us to reach a wide audience and provide exceptional streaming experiences regardless of the device or operating system. The Core Video JavaScript team is looking for an exceptional Engineering Manager to grow and develop our international talent base into a first-class team of engineers. Join us as we redefine the future of streaming video technology. While your primary focus will be working with the open-source Shaka Player project, you will be a part of a bigger JavaScript team that is responsible for supporting platforms such as TVs, browsers, consoles, and set-top boxes. Together, we will shape our culture, solve technical problems, and create extraordinary streaming experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. Key Responsibilities Mentor and coach team members. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across the organization to gather requirements, understand user needs, and provide technical direction. Strive to constantly improve the overall quality through code reviews, tech talks, pair programming and other collaborative practices. Understand business needs and design valuable software solutions that work well within the wider architecture. Proactively estimate efforts and identify any potential risks. Manage team roadmap and capacity. Push technical boundaries while also recommending new processes and technologies. Help foster an environment of inclusiveness.