Software Engineer II - Video & Image Processing

1 Month ago • 3-5 Years • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Contentstack is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to enhance its next-generation Media Asset Management (MAM) platform. This role focuses on advanced video and image processing, AI-driven metadata, real-time collaborative editing, and system integrations. Responsibilities include building automated transcoding pipelines, implementing adaptive bitrate streaming, integrating AI features for transcription and scene detection, and ensuring CDN integration. For images, the role involves automating conversions, developing in-platform editing tools, implementing non-destructive editing, AI enhancements, and supporting real-time collaborative editing. The engineer will work cross-functionally with product, design, and QA teams, writing scalable code, participating in reviews, and staying current with new technologies.
Must have:
  • Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript, or C++
  • Experience with FFmpeg and GStreamer
  • Proficient in image processing with OpenCV and PIL
  • Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
  • Understanding of web technologies (React, Node.js)
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure)
  • Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with RESTful APIs
Good to have:
  • AI/ML
  • GStreamer
  • FFmpeg
Perks:
  • Interesting Work
  • Tribe Vibe
  • Bragging Rights
  • One Team One Dream

Job Details

What is Contentstack?

Contentstack is on a mission to deliver the world’s best digital experiences through a fusion of cutting-edge content management, customer data, personalization and AI technology. Iconic brands, such as AirFrance KLM, ASICS, Burberry, Mattel, Mitsubishi and Walmart, depend on the platform to rise above the noise in today's crowded digital markets and gain their competitive edge.

Contentstack and its employees are dedicated to the customers and communities they serve. The company is recognized for its unmatched customer care and tradition of giving back globally through the Contentstack Cares program, including proud support of Pledge 1% and Girls Who Code.

 Learn more at www.contentstack.com.

Who Are We?

At Contentstack we are more than colleagues, we are a tribe. Our vision is to pursue equity among our communities, employees, partners, and customers. We are global-diverse yet close; distributed yet connected. We are dreamers and dreammakers who challenge the status quo. We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are curious trendspotters and brave trendsetters. Our mission is to make Contentstack indispensable for organizations to tell their stories and to connect with the people they care about through inspiring, modern experiences. We care deeply about our customers and the communities we serve. #OneTeamOneDream. Chalo, let’s go!

What Are We Looking For?

Contentstack is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to help develop and enhance our next-gen Media Asset Management (MAM) platform. This role centers on advanced video and image processing, AI-driven metadata features, real-time collaborative editing, and system integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

Video Processing & Streaming

  • Build automated transcoding pipelines and proxy generation.
  • Implement adaptive bitrate streaming (HLS, DASH).
  • Integrate AI features: transcription, captions, scene detection, interactive elements.
  • Ensure seamless CDN integration and system interoperability.

Image Processing & Editing

  • Automate image conversions and thumbnail generation.
  • Develop in-platform editing tools (crop, resize, filters, retouching).
  • Implement advanced features: non-destructive editing, AI enhancements, ICC color management, vector integration, and parametric filters.
  • Support real-time collaborative editing with version control.

System Integration & Collaboration

  • Work cross-functionally with product, design, and QA teams.
  • Write clean, scalable code; participate in reviews and debugging.
  • Stay current with new tech and propose innovative solutions.

Technical Skills:

  • Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript, or C++.
  • Hands-on experience with video processing libraries and tools such as FFmpeg and GStreamer.
  • Proficient in image processing using libraries like OpenCV and PIL.
  • Working knowledge of AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch for media content analysis.
  • Solid understanding of modern web technologies and frameworks, including React and Node.js.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) and integrating Content Delivery Networks (CDNs).
  • Familiar with both SQL and NoSQL databases, as well as designing and developing RESTful APIs.

Experience: 3 to 5 Years
Skills: FFmpeg, GStreamer, AI/ML
Location: Chennai (Hybrid Model)

What Do We Offer?

Interesting Work | We hire curious trendspotters and brave trendsetters. This is NOT your boring, routine, cushy, rest-and-vest corporate job. This is the “challenge yourself” role where you learn something new every day, never stop growing, and have fun while you’re doing it. 

Tribe Vibe | We are more than colleagues, we are a tribe. We have a strict “no a**hole policy” and enforce it diligently. This means we spend time together - with spontaneous office happy hours, organized outings, and community volunteer opportunities. We are a diverse and distributed team, but we like to stay connected.

Bragging Rights | We are dreamers and dream makers. Our efforts pay off and we work with the most prestigious brands, from big-name retailers to airlines, to professional sports teams. Your contribution will make an impact with many of the most recognizable names in almost every industry including AirFrance KLM, ASICS, Burberry, Mattel, Mitsubishi, Walmart, and many more!

One Team One Dream | This is one of our values, and it shows. We don’t believe in artificial hierarchies. If you’re part of the tribe, you have an opportunity to contribute. Your voice will be heard and you will also receive regular updates about the business and its performance. Which, btw, is through the roof, so it’s a great time to be joining…

 

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