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Principal Software Engineer - Video - Design Experience

Principal Software Engineer - Video - Design Experience

JobgetherNZ
9 days ago
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Job description

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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Benefits

  • 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.
  • Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

    When you apply, your profile is reviewed through our AI-powered screening system designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

    🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

    📊 It compares your profile against the job’s core requirements and past success factors to calculate your match score.

    🎯 The top three candidates with the highest match are automatically shortlisted.

    🧠 When necessary, our human team may conduct a manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

    This process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, it is shared with the hiring company, which manages the final decision and next steps such as interviews or assessments.

    Thank you for your interest!

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