[Remote] Mid Video Engineer Node.js

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Enroute is a technology-driven company focused on innovation and social awareness. They are seeking a Mid-Level Video Engineer to join their engineering team responsible for building and optimizing scalable video streaming solutions, particularly involving Node.js and video technologies.ResponsibilitiesUse Node.js to process and manage data streams in a microservices-based environmentBuild and support workflows for fetching, handling, and analyzing video segmentsImplement and troubleshoot video workflows involving HLS, adaptive streaming, FFmpeg, and codecsDevelop and maintain APIs for video delivery, metadata handling, and backend integrationsWork with event-driven architectures for real-time or near-real-time video processingCollaborate with developers, QA engineers, and operations teams to improve:Streaming qualityPerformanceReliabilityIdentify technical issues, propose improvements, and support scalable backend solutionsContribute to system optimization across network, storage, and processing layersSkillsStrong experience with Node.js in backend, microservices, or data-streaming environmentsExperience building and maintaining APIs and backend servicesExperience working with microservices architecturesStrong troubleshooting and debugging skillsWorking knowledge of HLS and adaptive streamingUnderstanding of video formats, segmented video, and media delivery workflowsHands-on experience with FFmpeg, media codecs, and video processing conceptsExperience working with data streams and event-driven architecturesAbility to work in distributed systems and scalable environmentsExperience with TypeScript, Python, or other backend languagesFamiliarity with video tools such as GStreamer, OpenCV, or VLCKnowledge of streaming protocols such as RTMP or WebRTCExperience with Cloud storage (e.g., Amazon S3)Experience with CDNs (Content Delivery Networks)Experience with Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQExperience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)Experience optimizing network performanceExperience optimizing disk I/OExperience optimizing processing performance for large media filesBenefitsMonetary compensationYear-end BonusIMSS, AFORE, INFONAVITMajor Medical Expenses InsuranceLife InsuranceFuneral Expenses CoverageTDU MembershipMediAccessHealth Check-Up SubsidyPreferential rates for car insuranceVacationsOfficial Mexican HolidaysLife Happens DaysBereavement LeaveCivil Marriage LeaveEnglish ClassesCertificationsEducational Agreements (Talisis, U-ERRE, UNID, TecMilenio, Tec de Monterrey, UDEM, SPIS)Corporate Agreements & Discounts (Sorteos Tec, Envia Flores, TopGolf)Taquitos RewardsBirthday BonusWork-from-home BonusLaptop PolicyCompany OverviewEnroute provides IT services and solutions. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://enroutesystems.com.Company H1B SponsorshipEnroute has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 2 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.