Join Versant Media (Nasdaq: VSNT), home to trusted brands including CNBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, E!, SYFY, Fandango, and Rotten Tomatoes. As a Senior iOS Software Engineer on the Fandango APEX Video Player team, you'll design, build, and evolve the iOS Video Player SDK, enabling reliable, high-quality streaming for millions of users.
• Design, build, and maintain a robust iOS Video Player SDK using Swift and Apple media frameworks
• Lead and contribute to scalable architecture for cross-platform video playback solutions
• Implement and optimize streaming features including HLS playback, buffering, DRM (FairPlay), and offline capabilities
• Diagnose and resolve complex playback issues across the video delivery pipeline, improving performance and reliability
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, QA, and operations teams to deliver high-quality releases
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentorship, and documentation to support long-term maintainability
• Strong experience in iOS development with deep proficiency in Swift and Apple frameworks (AVFoundation, AVPlayer)
• Hands-on expertise with HLS streaming, DRM (FairPlay), and video playback optimization
• Solid understanding of streaming protocols, playback performance, and debugging issues such as buffering and bitrate adaptation
• Experience building scalable, maintainable systems and contributing to shared SDKs or platform components
• Familiarity with analytics, QoE metrics, and instrumentation is a plus
• Exposure to additional platforms (Android, Roku, web) or video ad integrations (VAST/VMAP) is a plus
• Opportunity to work on high-impact streaming technology reaching millions of users
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment with strong engineering talent
• Flexibility of fully remote role with intentional in-person connection opportunities
• Competitive benefits package including health, wellness, and retirement support
• Culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning
• Work on video playback core to Fandango's digital experience
• Impact streaming reliability, performance, and innovation
• Fully remote with ~10% in-person collaboration for team building and key moments
• Equal opportunity employer with accommodations available
• Fair Chance hiring practices (LA County and City)
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