Backend Engineer (Video Core Team)

Hi! Thanks for checking us out!

Who we are: 

Riverside is your online studio for high-quality recordings and incredibly smart and fast editing. It's powered by AI, but built for human conversations - anything from podcasts to video marketing is captured with 4K video quality and crystal-clear audio, no matter where you’re located.

By removing all barriers between idea and expression, we empower anyone to create stories and conversations that engage their audience and inspire the world with conversations and stories.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a brilliant and highly motivated Backend Engineer who is passionate about technology and making an impact. You will work on the core processing system of our application, revolutionizing the way the audio and video is recorded. 

Your areas of expertise most relevant to this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 3-6 years software development, with emphasis on backend
• Proven expertise in Node.js and Typscript
• Must have experience with TDD methodologies
• Experience with MongoDB
• Experience with workflow systems such as Cadence or Temporal is a significant advantage
• Familiarity with video processing and streaming technologies, ffmpeg or gstreamer, advantage
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and AWS
• Proficiency in Git, CI/CD, and automated testing
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and optimize complex systems
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in English, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of software development best practices, design patterns, and code quality
• Experience with Docker, audio/video processing, and temporal.io is a plus

Why choose us?

You'll have a front-row seat at an early-stage, fast-growing company. 

• We're still small, so there are not too many layers of bureaucracy to work through. You can have a huge impact here.
• Talented partners and plenty of space to learn and teach
• Competitive Salary and benefits and so much more!