Principal Software Engineer - Video - Design Experience

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Software Engineer – Video – Design Experience in Australia and New Zealand.

We are seeking a visionary Principal Software Engineer to lead the technical direction of a cutting-edge video platform. In this role, you will architect high-performance, scalable rendering pipelines and export engines that support millions of users daily. You’ll collaborate with engineers and research teams to integrate AI-powered video features, optimize performance, and enhance cross-platform experiences. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of video creation, mentor engineering teams, and influence architectural standards while working in a dynamic, innovative environment. You’ll be at the intersection of engineering, creativity, and AI, delivering tools that empower both everyday creators and enterprise users globally.

Accountabilities

• Lead the architecture and development of scalable, high-performance video systems and rendering pipelines.
• Design and implement next-generation video composition engines, balancing performance, reliability, and user experience.
• Collaborate with AI / ML teams to integrate intelligent video features and generative tools.
• Drive performance optimization and reduce operational costs of video exports and rendering.
• Mentor engineers and define architectural standards across video technology initiatives.
• Support cross-platform development, ensuring seamless experiences across web, mobile, and desktop.
• Extensive experience building high-performance video or graphics rendering engines.
• Deep expertise in video editing, composition, or similar creative software development.
• Proven experience designing scalable system architecture supporting millions of users.
• Strong technical leadership in video or digital content creation tooling.
• Experience with cross-platform development and consolidation of rendering engines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to guide and mentor teams.
• Passion for innovation and applying AI / ML to enhance creative workflows.
• Competitive salary and equity packages.
• Flexible work arrangements across Australia and New Zealand.
• Inclusive parental leave policies supporting all parents and carers.
• Annual wellbeing and office setup allowances to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on innovative, high-impact video technologies.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture.

Thank you for your interest!

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