Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SQUAD is a company focused on developing core streaming functionality for embedded IoT gateways and smart camera platforms. As a core Engineer on the streaming team, you will collaborate to architect and implement components of the platform's media pipeline, taking ownership of your technical domain and writing high-performance C++ code on embedded Linux.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance, embedded video streaming solutions in C++ for commercial smart camera and IoT deployment solutions
- Develop and maintain robust media pipeline components: multi-camera ingestion, local recording rotation logic, storage management, and video delivery
- Integrate and support industry-standard streaming protocols (RTSP, WebRTC, ONVIF) for both first-party PoE cameras and third-party devices
- Optimize real-time media processing on resource-constrained embedded Linux hardware to ensure low latency, high throughput, and concurrency across multiple simultaneous high-bitrate streams
- Investigate and resolve streaming quality issues through the analysis of device metrics, logs, and network conditions
- Collaborate with App, Firmware, and AI teams to define streaming interfaces and ensure seamless end-to-end data flows
- Participate actively in Agile processes, including sprint planning, comprehensive code reviews, and architectural discussions
- Write and maintain clear technical documentation for designed and implemented solutions
Skills
- 5+ years of commercial experience in embedded systems development
- Deep proficiency in С++ and C
- Solid practical experience with UDP/TCP-based communication and networking systems
- Hands-on experience with RTP/RTCP streaming applications and widely used media frameworks (e.g., GStreamer)
- Experience developing and supporting applications for Linux-based (user space) embedded systems and/or RTOS
- Strong understanding of video and audio encoding technologies, memory management, and memory layout principles
- Good knowledge of the TCP/IP stack and Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN)
- Basic understanding of embedded system security and data encryption principles
- Strong alignment with modern Software Development Principles and full lifecycle development cycles
- Familiarity with development tools: Jira, Confluence, Git, Docker, VS Code / Cursor
- At least an Upper-Intermediate level in both written and spoken English (B2)
- Practical experience with media codecs such as H.264, HEVC, AV1, and OPUS
- Hands-on experience with WebRTC, FFmpeg, and the MP4 container format
- Knowledge of camera hardware features and image processing
- Experience with multi-core and multi-chip system architectures
- Strong understanding of SOLID, Clean Code principles, and UML
- Experience leveraging AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, etc.) to optimize the development workflow
Benefits
- The environment of equal opportunities, transparent and value-based corporate culture, and an individual approach to each team member
- Competitive salary packages with performance-based annual reviews.
- Opportunity to receive a Performance Bonus for your individual achievements and a Loyalty Bonus recognizing your dedication to the company.
- Employment via Contract of Employment (UoP) in complete alignment with Polish Labour Law.
- Guaranteed paid vacation, public holidays, and medical leaves as per statutory regulations.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities through internal knowledge hubs, corporate courses, and free English classes
- Comprehensive private medical insurance to supplement your standard NFZ coverage.
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