At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge media distribution software for broadcast and streaming.
- Company: Established media distribution technology company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mentorship opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior engineers and collaborate with industry experts.
- Why this job: Join a team shaping the future of media technology and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in development, strong embedded systems skills, and leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 124200 - 151800 $ per year.
A well-established media distribution technology company is looking for a senior Embedded Systems Architect to join their engineering team. This is a hands-on architecture role focused on embedded Linux and security, contributing to the development of high-availability audio/video systems for next-generation broadcast and streaming products.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design, document, and help develop software for cutting-edge media distribution products
- Contribute to system architecture discussions and technical roadmaps
- Run feasibility investigations and rapid prototyping to validate technical approaches
- Participate in code and design reviews, upholding high software quality standards
- Ensure compliance with engineering best practices and regulatory frameworks (e.g. ISO)
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with external consultants as needed
- Work with leadership to continuously improve engineering processes
Must-Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
- 15+ years of development experience, with at least 5 years in an Architect or Lead capacity
- Strong embedded systems skillset: custom Linux kernel development, device drivers, systemd, BIOS/UEFI, bootloader, secure boot, cryptography, security protocols, PKI, and cybersecurity
- Software stack: Golang, C/C++, Shell/Bash, Python
- Hands-on experience bringing up low-power Intel processors (e.g. Apollo Lake) and solid understanding of the Linux boot sequence
- Expertise with Linux-based dev environments and embedded frameworks (Yocto, Buildroot, etc.)
Nice to Haves
- Experience with media codecs (MPEG-2, H.264, HEVC, AAC, AC3) and broadcast standards (DVB, ATSC)
- Familiarity with multimedia frameworks — GStreamer, FFmpeg
- GPU acceleration experience (Intel MSS, OpenCL, CUDA)
- Knowledge of content encryption methods (AES, Simulcrypt, Pro:Idiom, Verimatrix)
- Streaming protocol experience (RTP, RTSP, HLS, MPEG-DASH)
- Video quality metrics and performance optimization (PSNR, SSIM)
Security Architect in Toronto employer: 5V Video
Join a leading media tech company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise in embedded systems will directly influence the future of broadcast solutions. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have opportunities to mentor junior engineers and participate in shaping technical roadmaps, all while enjoying the benefits of a supportive environment that fosters creativity and professional development.
