Senior Backend Engineer, Video

Company: Recruiting From Scratch
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Who is :Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire.https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/Staff Software Engineer, VideoLocation: Remote (US & Canada)Company Stage of Funding: Series BOffice Type: RemoteSalary: $185,000 - $240,000 USDEquity: Competitive RSUsCompany DescriptionOur client is reinventing how remote teams work by building virtual offices that replicate the energy and culture of in-person collaboration. With $77M in funding from top-tier investors like Sequoia, Y Combinator, and Index Ventures, their mission is to create a seamless, immersive experience that blends the best of physical office life with the flexibility of remote work.Their team of 50+ people is solving one of the most fascinating and technically demanding challenges: integrating complex systems like video, messaging, and digital presence into a single, cohesive platform-without the need for VR headsets. Despite rapid growth and strong backing, the company remains lean and product-focused, offering a rare opportunity to join a team where every individual has meaningful ownership and impact.What You Will DoAs a Staff Software Engineer on the Video Infrastructure team, you will be responsible for building the backbone of a product that enables spontaneous, high-quality, real-time interaction among thousands of users globally. You'll own the design and development of cutting-edge video systems that power interactive virtual spaces, from one-on-one meetings to large-group gatherings.Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering ultra-low-latency, high-fidelity video that performs well across varied network conditions
• Architecting and implementing advanced SFU-cascading to scale video across global data centers
• Optimizing backend video systems to gracefully handle bandwidth drops, CPU constraints, and congestion
• Designing tools and instrumentation to monitor, test, and ensure system reliability and performance
• Building automated test suites for continuous verification of system performance
• Collaborating cross-functionally with product and infrastructure teams to drive innovation in virtual presence techIdeal Candidate BackgroundWe're looking for candidates who bring 8-12 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on real-time video technologies. You should have:
  • Deep experience building and maintaining WebRTC-based systems in production
  • A strong understanding of how to scale and architect group video call platforms (e.g. Zoom, Clubhouse, Daily, etc.)
  • Previous experience working at a venture-backed startup (
  • The ability to communicate clearly and collaborate in fast-paced, remote teams
  • A self-motivated, problem-solving mindset and comfort with ambiguityPreferred
    • Familiarity with technologies including WebRTC, Python, Go, TypeScript, and Node.js
    • Experience with SFU design and implementation
    • Background in building tools that enable better system monitoring and diagnostics
    • Strong prioritization and decision-making skills in startup environments
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (a plus, not required)Compensation, Benefits, and Other Perks
      • Salary: $185,000 - $240,000 USD
      • Equity: Competitive RSU package
      • Work Type: Remote (US & Canada only)
      • Visa Sponsorship: Available (TN or transfer options)
      • Benefits Include:
        • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
        • 401(k) with matching program
        • Generous PTO and mental health days
        • Meal stipends, education & wellness allowances
        • Family planning and gender-affirmation support
        • A virtual office environment that supports deep work and fun, spontaneous collaboration
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