Senior Web Video Developer

USA TODAY Co is seeking an accomplished and passionate Senior Web Video Developer to join our existing team, contributing to the development of next-generation web apps and platforms using cutting-edge technologies.

The successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with the entire product development team during all stages of software development. We offer a fun, challenging, rewarding environment and the opportunity to work together with some of the most talented people in the industry.

In this role, we will expect you to:

• Develop, test and release new web video experiences in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail and quality, reflecting our high standards.
• Be a strong team player who can rapidly and productively adapt to changing business and customer demands.
• Work with developers, designers, testers, and product managers to develop and refine new features consistent with our web video product roadmap.
• Learn and absorb new technologies and techniques quickly.
• Be innovative: contributing ideas and working with constituents to evaluate and propose approaches that balance speed-to-market with what's needed to sustainably scale our services to an enormous audience.
• Maintain awareness of new technologies and industry developments that will affect either our users' behavior or our ability to deliver value.
• Perform other essential tasks as assigned.

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience as a software engineer focusing on creating and supporting vertical and horizontal HTML 5 streaming web video player experiences.
• Deep understanding of web video performance and reliability:
  • Startup time, rebuffering, bitrate switching
  • Autoplay restrictions & browser policies
  • Mobile vs desktop playback differences
  • Error handling & fallback strategies
  • Metrics & QoE tracking (e.g., startup time, stalls)
• Experience implementing web video advertising (pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll ads)
• Expertise in the following areas:
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Responsive / Adaptive Web Design
  • Web site accessibility, web site performance analysis and improvement
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Familiarity with AI-driven software development
• Comfortable working in Linux environments.
• Experience with CDNs like Akamai or Fastly
• Have used source control (github/gitlab) to manage source code
• Experience with continuous integration tools such as Github Actions or Jenkins
• Strong debugging skills with the ability to work with peers to solve complex problems
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and procedures, with an emphasis on Agile methodologies (XP or Scrum).
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to solve critical issues & work well in time-critical situations, with occasional availability after hours for emergency troubleshooting