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About Position: We are seeking a Video Streaming Support Engineer (L2 Support) to provide second-line support for IBM Video Streaming (Watson Media) platforms supporting live and on-demand video services. The role involves ensuring seamless delivery of live events, troubleshooting streaming and playback issues, managing secure content access, and supporting event-day operations. You will work closely with internal teams, customers, and third-party vendors to maintain high platform availability and exceptional user experience across live broadcasts and VOD content. Role: Video Streaming Support EngineerLocation: Pune, BangaloreExperience: 4 to 8 YearsJob Type: Full-Time Employment What You'll Do: Provide L2 support for IBM Video Streaming (Watson Media) platforms, including live and on-demand channels.Troubleshoot and resolve live event ingest issues related to RTMP streams, encoders, and source connectivity.Investigate and resolve video playback issues involving HLS streaming, adaptive bitrate delivery, buffering, latency, and quality degradation.Support setup and management of streaming channels, viewer permissions, and access controls.Configure and troubleshoot SSO/SAML-based authentication and secure content access.Diagnose and resolve player, embed, and CDN-related issues impacting content delivery and user experience.Assist users with captions, analytics reporting, and platform usage queries.Monitor live events and provide real-time support during critical broadcasts.Create, maintain, and enhance operational documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-base articles.Coordinate with L3 support teams and IBM support for complex technical issues and product escalations.Follow ITIL-based incident, problem, and change management processes to ensure timely issue resolution. Expertise You'll Bring: 3+ years of experience in video streaming, media delivery, technical support, or platform operations.Strong understanding of streaming technologies including RTMP, HLS, adaptive bitrate (ABR) streaming, encoding, and content delivery workflows.Hands-on experience with video encoding tools such as OBS Studio, Wirecast, or similar streaming encoders.Knowledge of CDN concepts, content distribution, caching, and video delivery performance optimization.Experience with SSO/SAML authentication, user access management, and secure content delivery.Familiarity with REST APIs, troubleshooting API integrations, and analyzing request/response data.Basic understanding of HTML embed codes, video player configurations, and web-based integrations.Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills for live event and streaming-related incidents.Experience working within ITIL-based support environments and handling incident escalations.Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively during high-priority live event support scenarios.Exposure to cloud-based media platforms and video analytics solutions will be an added advantage. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits packageCulture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certificationsOpportunity to work with cutting-edge technologiesEmployee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awardsAnnual health check-upsInsurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment: Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment Lets unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.