Senior Engineering Manager - Video Playback (Javascript)

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.
Our streaming video SDK is at the forefront of technology, leveraging modern video codecs, adaptive bitrate streaming, low-latency streaming, and support for live streaming. We ensure seamless playback across various platforms, including web browsers, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming media devices. This compatibility allows us to reach a wide audience and provide exceptional streaming experiences regardless of the device or operating system.
Video Player Technology team is looking for an exceptional leader to improve and evolve our video playback efforts and practices. Join us as we embark on challenging solutions and brainstorm the future of streaming video technology.
Your primary focus will be building highly functional teams with a great focus on scalable development practices in the JavaScript world. This is an excellent opportunity to influence the development of the solution that powers well-renowned brands such as Peacock, SkyShowtime, and more. Together, we will shape engineering culture, solve process problems, and create an extraordinary environment that brings adaptability, productivity and team velocity to the next level. By being part of building a premium streaming service we are going to solve the challenge of support for a very wide range of video streaming-capable devices.
What you’ll do

• Help teams navigate uncertainty, ambiguity, and lack of context.
• Inspire and initiate deliberate actions in the teams to keep the processes and projects in healthy shape.
• Nurture consistent collaborative practices across the teams.
• Create cross-team communication opportunities for the teams.
• Create an environment for forming good habits around communication and engineering practices.
• Manage and mitigate risks in team structure, team-level bandwidth, and roadmap.
• Collaborate to drive the SDK vision and navigate the execution of it.
• Help teams to get to the next level in terms of productivity and communication.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience in a leadership role in OTT or similar video-related space
• Extensive experience in technology roles with hands-on engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating technological requirements to make informed and strategic decisions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while creating order and structure for a team
• Advanced knowledge with JavaScript and application development
• Advanced knowledge in video technology and hardware capabilities
• Experience building SDK solutions and serve internal clients
• Willingness to travel in North America and Europe for work-related activities

Your office space
Osterley
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
We’d love to hear from you
Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.
But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.