Mid-Level Software Developer - C++

About Telestream Telestream is a leading provider of digital media tools and software solutions for the broadcast, streaming, and media industries. We empower content creators and distributors to produce and deliver high-quality video content while optimizing operations and maximizing revenue. Our teams work diligently to innovate and support world-class services, and we are looking for a skilled Software Developer to join our Engineering team.

Location:

Remote California, US or Hybrid Office:

Nevada City, CA Role Overview We're looking for a skilled C++ Software Developer to help architect and build the core services powering our high-volume media workflows — including video transcoding, filtering, and live streaming. You'll work on performance-critical systems where reliability and throughput aren't afterthoughts; they're the product. This is a great fit if you love systems programming, care deeply about code quality, and want to work on infrastructure that processes video at scale. Experience in media or broadcast technology is a genuine plus, but we're open to strong C++ engineers from any domain who are excited to learn. What You'll Do Design and implement high-throughput, fault-tolerant services in C++ Drive performance optimization across services and processes to meet demanding reliability targets Contribute across the full SDLC — from technical planning and architecture through testing and production support Write robust error handling and high-quality, context-rich logging that makes real-time debugging tractable

Requirements Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field 3+ years of experience developing high-performance software in C++ 3+ years developing software in Linux, Windows, or macOS environments Solid command of asynchronous programming, multithreading, and concurrency Experience building fault-tolerant systems with robust error handling Comfort in a fast-paced, agile development environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Exposure to media technologies: HLS, Direct3D, Vulkan, Metal, video/audio codecs, transcoding, DRM, or MAM/DAM systems Familiarity with real-time or streaming pipelines Track record of shipping performant, well-tested systems under production conditions Passion for high-performance systems and quality-driven development Benefits Perks That Power Your Life We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits are built to keep you healthy, supported, and free to do your best work. Day-one medical, dental & vision coverage 100% company-paid life + disability insurance 401(k) with a sweet company match (up to 8%) Quarterly HSA boosts & flexible spending accounts Flexible time off (salaried) or PTO (hourly) + generous paid holidays Pet insurance (yes, your dog gets benefits too) Legal plan + extras like accident & critical illness coverage