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Join a global software product company that transforms emergency response through innovative technology. Our client’s real-time communication platform bridges the gap between citizens and emergency centers worldwide, offering video, precise location tracking, and chat capabilities so responders can gather critical information fast—even in life-or-death situations. This game-changing approach empowers emergency teams to reach people quicker, fully prepared, and equipped to save lives. With support from top tech partners and a reach spanning over 400 million people in eight countries, they’re redefining emergency response on a global scale.
We are seeking a Software Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge real-time communication software for our Client’s life-saving platform. This role involves designing and implementing high-performance Vo IP services and streaming architectures to ensure seamless emergency support.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop core RTC components across client and server levels, creating scalable infrastructures for real-time communication in emergency services
- Work in multi-platform environments integrating mobile clients, Vo IP/Streaming servers, command systems, and emergency devices
- Contribute to diverse RTC open-source projects, including Web RTC (APIs and internals), Streaming, and media frameworks like GStreamer and FFmpeg
- Optimize bandwidth estimation, and implement video/audio codecs such as VP8/9, H.264/5, SVC, Opus, and AAC
Requirements
- Willingness to relocate to Lisbon
- BSc in Software Engineering or Computer Science
- 3+ years of experience in a Saa S company as a Backend Engineer
- Knowledge and/or interest in Real-Time Communication software development (Audio/Video/Web RTC/Streaming)
- Fluent in English
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with cloud environments, preferably AWS
What they offer
- Global startup company with 200 employees worldwide
- Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge, mission-critical communication platform that helps save lives
- Opportunity to have a significant impact on the product as part of an agile R& D team
- Growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation package
- Chance to learn new technologies, with support from the company
- Potential for career growth and advancement within the Lisbon-based R& D hub
- Hybrid work model, with the ability to work remotely initially and then transition to 2 days per week in the office
- Exposure to cloud technologies and complex systems development
- Collaborative work environment with direct involvement from the hiring managers
No Sponsorship at the moment. Full-time role.
