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Staff Engineer (HTML5, OTT, Video Playback, Player Engineering)

DAZN

Listed 22 Sept 2026

HyderabadHigh pay✦ New GCCGCC
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Why Join DAZN?
Joining DAZN in Hyderabad means being part of a cutting-edge sports streaming company in a vibrant tech hub. You’ll work alongside passionate, talented professionals on innovative projects that reach millions of fans worldwide. Hyderabad offers a dynamic work environment with a great balance of career growth and lifestyle. If you’re excited about shaping the future of live and on-demand sports entertainment, DAZN Hyderabad is the perfect place to make your mark and grow your career.

Role Summary 
An engineering expert in the Player Engineering team specialising in HTML5-based video playback prototyping across web platforms. You will work with subject matter experts and video specialists to design and evaluate browser-native playback solutions, leveraging modern web APIs and standards to address complex streaming challenges.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

  • Create and implement web-based solutions to improve network handling, ABR algorithms, and playback resiliency using HTML5 video and Media Source Extensions (MSE).
  • Collaborate on experimental improvements to the video player experience across browsers and devices.
  • Lead engineering delivery as the primary technical point of contact for new web playback initiatives.
  • Improve and steer DAZN’s internal engineering standards and integrations. 
  • Motivate and sponsor junior engineers to improve processes and software excellence.
  • Work horizontally with other Streaming & Broadcasting teams to collaborate on cross-domain projects.
  • Triage and debug production issues across browsers, devices, and complex web architectures. 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Required Qualifications: 
  • Professional software engineering experience with a strong delivery track record and/or research background.
  • Deep expertise in HTML5 video playback, including MSE, EME (DRM), and browser media pipelines. 
  • Experience in designing and evolving SDK, API or platform components used across multiple teams or products. 
  • Proven ability to self-organise personal time investment across multiple initiatives.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web technologies, with strong knowledge of performance optimisation and cross-browser compatibility.