At LiveKit, we build open-source APIs to power the future of computing. We are a company of engineers building software stacks for other engineers.
You'll thrive at LiveKit if you:
obsess with crafting code that is fast, reliable and practical for the problem
are known as the go-to person for tackling tough technical problems
work hard and can both build and ship fast
can clearly explain complex technical concepts to others
are a fast learner, frequently picking up new languages and tools
The best way to impress us is with thoughtful Issues and/or PRs on our Github repos 😊
About this role:
Are you passionate about shaping the future of AI and technology? We’re looking for a talented engineer to join the Agents team. This is your chance to work on groundbreaking innovations in Agentic computing, contributing to the development of the software stack that will drive the next wave of technological advancement. If you're eager to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do
Architect and build services like LiveKit Ingress, Egress, and SIP that bridge the LiveKit core infrastructure to the wider media and telecommunications ecosystems
Ideate new ways to incorporate low latency real time media into existing media workflows
Architect systems that anticipate failure and are resilient
Actively monitor, maintain, optimize and strengthen the long-term health of critical systems
Technologies you will work with include: Golang, psrpc, GStreamer, RTP, SIP, WHIP, HLS/DASH, media codecs such as H.264, HEVC, VP9, AV1, Opus
Who you are
You are well versed in media processing and video encoding technologies and their trade offs
You are passionate about learning new media technologies and using them in novel ways
You are familiar with challenges of distributed consensus and synchronization and the specificities of distributed media processing systems
You strive to understand how systems work down to the bits
You can hold a lot of complexity in your head
Our Commitments to You
We offer
An opportunity to build something truly impactful to the world
Contribute to open source alongside world-class engineers
Competitive salary and equity package
Work anywhere in the world
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible vacation policy
