Senior Software Developer (Job Req #2025-271)

Job description
Why Work at Ross Video? We have a great group of people working together to create and deliver cutting edge products that look amazing and are easy to use. We go all out so that our customers can have the best possible experience and achieve quality results. With a product focus, continual learning, results driven processes, and creative thinking, we constantly strive to improve our solutions and to deliver results. If you've ever watched live television, news, sports, or entertainment, you've seen our products in use. All of the major Hollywood award shows, most professional sports teams, and many of the largest broadcasters in the world use Ross Video technology. Get behind the scenes and learn about what it takes to make live events possible. If that resonates, and you’re someone with integrity, commitment, and a strong drive to deliver great products, we’d love to hear from you.

Job overview:

You are a key contributor to the evolution of Ross Video’s industry-leading IP-based live production control systems. Working within a collaborative, Agile environment, you help shape cutting-edge software that supports broadcast and streaming productions around the world. With a strong foundation in C/C++ and modern software design principles, you thrive in developing scalable, high-performance applications that power everything from traditional studios to next-generation cloud-based workflows. You are passionate about solving complex problems, eager to learn new technologies, and motivated by the opportunity to create tools that impact global live production. Your deep understanding of IP networking, Linux environments, and emerging media-over-IP standards positions you to make a lasting impact within a growing, innovative team.

Who you report to: Senior Manager, Software Development - IP Solutions

What we offer:

Ross offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health plans, and several perks to help you perform at your best. Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, an employee share ownership program, development support, and a ton of fun social activities and events! Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video family, and we've got an energizing environment here.

What the job is all about:
• Design and implement application software for embedded and server-based Linux environments, including containerized deployments.
• Develop new features and extend existing capabilities within the application framework.
• Create interfaces and protocols for efficient communication between system components.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application-level and system interaction issues.
• Provide accurate estimates for development tasks and project timelines.
• Participate in collaborative design discussions, code reviews, and Agile ceremonies.

Who you are:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software and embedded system/server development.
• Proficient in C/C++, with additional experience in one or more of: Python, Go, or Java.
• Strong grasp of Agile development practices, version control systems (e.g., Git), and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments with scripting languages and command-line tools.
• Familiar with Video-over-IP technologies and related standards such as:
• NMOS IS-04, IS-05, IS-08, IS-10
• NDI, SRT, Dante, ST 2110, SMPTE 2022-7
• PTP, mDNS
• Solid foundation in IP networking, including:
• Multicast streaming, IP addressing
• Network switch configuration and troubleshooting
• Cloud-ground video transport concepts

Bonus points if you have the following:
• Experience with live production or broadcast industry workflows.
• Familiarity with SDKs and APIs for media-related software development.
• You take ownership, love solving problems, and work well in a collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive communication style.
• Curious, creative, and ready to adapt in a fast-paced development environment.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work. We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross! We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, ****** orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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