Staff Engineer, Digital Audio Specialist in India at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Engineer, Digital Audio Specialist in India.
This role sits at the intersection of audio engineering, media platforms, and large-scale digital infrastructure, driving the design and optimization of end-to-end audio delivery systems. You will work on high-impact streaming and broadcasting solutions that power modern audio experiences across web, mobile, and OTT ecosystems. The position involves deep technical ownership of audio processing, encoding, and distribution workflows in complex production environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, content, and engineering to ensure seamless audio delivery and platform reliability. The environment is fast-paced, agile, and innovation-driven, requiring strong problem-solving and systems thinking skills. This role offers the opportunity to influence global-scale audio platforms while working on cutting-edge media technologies. You will also contribute to improving automation, scalability, and performance across digital audio operations.
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable digital audio platforms, ensuring reliable content delivery across multiple channels and devices.
- Manage end-to-end audio workflows including ingestion, processing, encoding, metadata management, storage, and publishing.
- Support and optimize audio streaming, broadcasting, and distribution systems with a focus on quality and performance.
- Develop automation solutions to streamline media workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to audio quality, streaming failures, and platform performance.
- Integrate audio systems with third-party services, APIs, and content management platforms.
- Monitor system health, analytics, and performance metrics to ensure optimal user experience.
- Define and enforce best practices for scalability, security, compliance, and content rights management.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership on audio initiatives.
- Lead root cause analysis and incident resolution in production environments.
- Support Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives across engineering teams.
- 5.5+ years of experience in digital audio engineering, media platforms, or related domains.
- Strong hands-on expertise in digital audio processing, encoding, streaming, and delivery technologies.
- Deep experience with audio content management systems and digital media workflows.
- Solid understanding of audio codecs, compression standards, and streaming protocols.
- Hands-on experience with audio editing, mixing, mastering, and broadcast systems.
- Experience with cloud-based media platforms and large-scale content distribution systems.
- Strong knowledge of digital asset management (DAM) systems and metadata frameworks.
- Experience with automation, workflow optimization, and platform integration via APIs.
- Familiarity with podcasting, OTT audio, internet radio, and modern streaming ecosystems.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
- Understanding of security, compliance, licensing, and content rights management.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards.
- Flexible work arrangements and supportive hybrid/remote culture.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, global digital audio platforms.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborative, innovation-driven engineering environment.
- Exposure to modern media technologies and advanced streaming systems.