Technical Lead - Media Delivery & Content Pipeline
Marketing & Communications, IT
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
We're seeking an experienced Technical Lead to own and scale our end-to-end media pipeline, from recording and ingestion to delivery and playback optimization across all platforms.
What You'll Do:
- Design and maintain automated content ingestion, transcoding, QC, and delivery pipelines handling thousands of assets daily
- Build multi-bitrate ABR workflows using FFmpeg, AWS MediaConvert, and streaming formats (HLS/DASH/CMAF)
- Architect CDN strategy and optimize delivery for startup time, buffering, and playback success
- Implement DRM systems (Widevine, FairPlay, PlayReady) and content protection workflows
- Build internal tools for monitoring, automation, and pipeline health
- Mentor engineers and define technical standards across teams
What You Bring:
- 5+ years in backend/media engineering with deep hands-on experience in FFmpeg, video codecs (H.264/H.265/AV1), and streaming protocols
- Strong knowledge of cloud media services (AWS MediaConvert, Elemental) and CDN internals
- Backend development skills (Python, Go, Node.js, Java)
- Experience with DRM, encoding profiles, and large-scale content delivery
Preferred Tools & Technologies
Media Processing: FFmpeg, GStreamer, Shaka Packager, Bento4, MP4Box
Cloud: AWS Media Services, GCP Transcoder
Delivery: CloudFront, Fastly, Akamai, Cloudflare
Backend: Python, Go, Java, Node.js
Infra: Docker, Kubernetes
Monitoring: Prometheus, ELK, Datadog, Grafana
Version Control: Git
Education
· Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Media Technology, or related fields.
· Certifications in cloud, media systems, or security (AWS Media, DRM certifications) are a plus.
Why Join Us?
· Opportunity to work in a fast-growing audio/video and content platform.
· Exposure to multi-language marketing and global user base strategies.
· A collaborative work environment with a data-driven and innovative approach.
· Competitive salary and growth opportunities in marketing and growth strategy.
About KUKU
Founded in 2018, KUKU is India’s leading storytelling platform, offering a vast digital library of audio stories, short courses, and microdramas. KUKU aims to be India’s largest cultural exporter of stories, culture and history to the world with a firm belief in “Create In India, Create For The World”.
We deliver immersive entertainment and education through our OTT platforms: Kuku FM, Guru, Kuku TV, and more. With a mission to provide high-quality, personalized stories across genres from entertainment across multiple formats and languages, KUKU continues to push boundaries and redefine India’s entertainment industry.
🌐 Website: www.kukufm.com
📱 Android App: Google Play
📱 iOS App: App Store
🔗 LinkedIn: KUKU
📢 Ready to make an impact? Apply now!
