Engineering Manager at JW Player

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience leading software engineering teams for at least 2 years within the same organization., Hands-on coding experience to understand technical challenges faced by the team., Strong communication skills suitable for a remote-first environment., Experience in backend systems design and cloud architecture, with exposure to video delivery technologies..

Key responsabilities:

Lead and mentor a team of 9 engineers across two subgroups.

Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to prioritize roadmaps.

Drive the development of scalable video delivery solutions and technical enhancements.

Cultivate a culture of innovation and ensure technical excellence through code quality and process improvements.

Job description

About JWP Connatix:

JWP Connatix is the most comprehensive independent video technology and monetization platform, helping broadcasters, publishers, and advertisers deliver premium streaming and online video experiences while maximizing video revenue across all screens. The company offers an end-to-end platform that streamlines live and on-demand video with hybrid monetization models, unique data and insights, unmatched customer service, and the largest independent premium video marketplace, providing the entire media ecosystem with enhanced scale, transparency, and revenue.

Our video players are embedded directly on publisher sites including Accuweather, Axel Springer, Dotdash Meredith, McClatchy, Penske Media Co., and more.
We work with leading brands and agencies including American Express, Citi, Dentsu, Mars, UM, and more helping them target ads against our publishers’ video content.
We power streaming for over 2,000 blue-chip media companies, including 80% of the top 25 Comscore US publishers. As the largest independent global video network across CTV and OLV, we reach over 1B unique users and deliver 30B+ combined video plays and ad impressions every month.

At JWP x Connatix, the VOD (Video on Demand) team powers one of the core pillars of our media delivery platform. Every day, this team ensures seamless playback, reliable encoding workflows, and robust infrastructure for millions of videos delivered daily across the globe.

The team is composed of two key groups:

VOD Taskforce: A focused group of engineers building strategic new functionality and developing product features alongside a dedicated product manager.
VOD Core: A larger subteam responsible for maintaining and enhancing our video delivery and video management stack, while supporting other internal teams in enabling new video-driven capabilities.

Together, these two groups form one of the largest engineering teams within our organization, composed of ~9 engineers spanning Europe and the US.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a technically experienced and people-oriented Engineering Manager to lead the VOD team. You’ll play a key role in shaping the team’s culture, technical direction, and execution strategy. This role offers a chance to support high-impact systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and grow a team of talented engineers.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of managing engineering teams for 2 or more years at the same company and brings a mindset of stability, growth, and technical empathy. We’re looking for someone who values long-term collaboration over short-term career hopping.

As an Engineering Manager, you will:

Lead, mentor, and support a team of 9 engineers across two subgroups (VOD Taskforce & VOD Core)
Collaborate with product managers, P&E leaders, and stakeholders to prioritize roadmaps and align with company goals
Drive the development of scalable video delivery solutions with a balance of new features and technical enhancements
Guide career development and performance for team members
Cultivate a culture of innovation, ownership, trust, and continuous improvement
Ensure technical excellence through code quality, architecture discussions, and process improvements
Represent the team in cross-functional planning and communication

Requirements for the Role

Several years of experience leading software engineering teams, including at least two years of sustained leadership within the same organization.
Recent or past hands-on coding experience (we value leaders who understand the technical challenges their teams face).
Strong communication skills and a proven ability to guide and support teams in a remote-first environment.
Experience in backend systems design, cloud architecture, and ideally some exposure to video delivery technologies.
Demonstrated ability to lead and support distributed teams, balancing project delivery with mentorship and team development.

Bonus Points

Familiarity with our tech stack: Python, Kubernetes, Datadog, RabbitMQ, RDBMS/SQL, AWS, CDNs, Docker / Linux containers, microservice architecture
Experience with video on-demand platforms or media delivery systems
Interest in supporting large-scale systems and performance optimization

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JWP Connatix

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, and/or disability status.

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